Roast Chicken With Preserved Lemons Marinade Recipe

Name: Roast Chicken With Preserved Lemons Marinade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE MARINADE; -1c. olive oil; -1 preserved lemon wedge, mashed; -1/2 c. fresh rosemary, chopped finely; -2 garlic cloves, mashed; -lemon zest; -squeeze of lemon juice; -pinch of coarsely ground black pepper; -smoked paprika; FOR THE CHICKEN; -1 roaster about 4 lbs (natural chicken is preferred); -1 small onion halved; -1 lemon cut into quarters; -large sprig of fresh rosemary

Servings: persons

FOR THE MARINADE
-1c. olive oil
-1 preserved lemon wedge, mashed
-1/2 c. fresh rosemary, chopped finely
-2 garlic cloves, mashed
-lemon zest
-squeeze of lemon juice
-pinch of coarsely ground black pepper
-smoked paprika
FOR THE CHICKEN
-1 roaster about 4 lbs (natural chicken is preferred)
-1 small onion halved
-1 lemon cut into quarters
-large sprig of fresh rosemary

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FOR THE ROAST CHICKEN
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PREHEATE OVEN TO 425 DEGREES
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-Prepare marinade
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-rinse chicken inside and out and pat dry
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-insert into cavity the onion, lemon quarters and rosemary, allowing rosemary to peek out of the cavity
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-gently lift skin of chicken on breast and thighs and spread some marinade under the skin.
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-Spread remainder of the marinade over the top and bottom of the chicken
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-Dust top of chicken with smoked paprika
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FOR ROASTING
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=Place chicken breast side down on rack in roasting pan
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-Roast for 20 minutes
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-After 20 minutes turn chicken breast side up and continue roasting until chicken reads 170 degrees on instant read thermometer, about 50-60 minutes
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-Remove chicken from oven, tent loosely with foil and let rest for 30 minutes.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE MARINADE, -1c. olive oil, -1 preserved lemon wedge, mashed, -1/2 c. fresh rosemary, chopped finely, and more.

Yes, Roast Chicken With Preserved Lemons Marinade 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 Preserved Lemons Marinade

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