Roasted Chicken With Lemon "Confit"

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking pan with olive oil.

2. 2

   Lay 1/3 of lemon slices on the bottom of the prepared pan; top with 1 bay leaf and 1 chicken breast, skin side-up. Repeat layer with another 1/3 of the lemon slices and the other bay leaf and chicken breast. Cover with the remaining lemon slices. Sprinkle thyme, salt, and pepper on top.

3. 3

   Place chicken on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake, uncovered, until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

4. 4

   Transfer baked chicken onto a plate to rest, about 15 minutes. Transfer cooked lemons onto a cutting board. Dice and mix into the pan juices. Spoon mixture onto a serving plate with the chicken.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.