Roast Chicken With Lemon-Dill Sauce Recipe

Name: Roast Chicken With Lemon-Dill Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 roasting chicken, about 3 1/2 lbs; 5 sprigs fresh dill or 1 1/2 teaspoons dill weed; 1 red onion, quartered; 1 lemon, quartered; 2 teaspoons butter; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; additional dill sprigs; lemon wedge

Servings: persons

1 roasting chicken, about 3 1/2 lbs
5 sprigs fresh dill or 1 1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1 red onion, quartered
1 lemon, quartered
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon cornstarch
additional dill sprigs
lemon wedge

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Rinse chicken, inside and out, with cold water.
3
Pat dry.
4
Place chicken on roasting rack and put 4 sprigs of dill (or 1 t dill weed) and quartered onion inside bird.
5
Rub surface of chicken with lemon and spread with butter.
6
Place 2 wedges of lemon inside bird, then place chicken in roasting pan and add wine and broth to pan.
7
Roast for 1 1/2 hours or until tender, basting with liquid every 15-20 minutes.
8
Transfer chicken from pan to a warmed platter and keep warm.
9
Chop the remaining sprig of dill.
10
Strain the pan juices into a saucepan.
11
Reserve 2 T of liquid and mix with the cornstarch until smooth.
12
Pour cornstarch mixture into juices and bring to a boil.
13
Whisk until smooth, add remaining dill and lemon, and then check for seasoning.
14
Carve chicken and serve with sauce.
15
Garnish with extra dill and lemon if desired.

180

kcal

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 roasting chicken, about 3 1/2 lbs, 5 sprigs fresh dill or 1 1/2 teaspoons dill weed, 1 red onion, quartered, 1 lemon, quartered, and more.

Yes, Roast Chicken With Lemon-Dill Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Roast Chicken With Lemon-Dill Sauce

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