Roasted Chicken With Lemon Sauce Recipe

Name: Roasted Chicken With Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds); 1 medium lemon; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 6 medium carrots, cut into chunks; 1 large onion, quartered; 1/2 cup sugar; 4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 cup cold water; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest; 1 to 2 drops yellow food coloring, optional; 1 green onion, sliced

Servings: persons

1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)
1 medium lemon
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 medium carrots, cut into chunks
1 large onion, quartered
1/2 cup sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup cold water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 to 2 drops yellow food coloring, optional
1 green onion, sliced

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Pat chicken dry. Cut lemon in half; squeeze juice over chicken. Place lemon in cavity. Rub garlic over chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2
Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170u00b0-175u00b0, basting occasionally with pan juices and adding carrots and onion during the last hour. Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly.
3
Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.
4
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest and food coloring if desired.
5
Serve sauce with chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle with green onion. Freeze option: Cool chicken, vegetables and sauce. Cut chicken into parts and freeze along with vegetables and sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165u00b0, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve as directed.

636

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds), 1 medium lemon, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Roasted Chicken With Lemon 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.

Roasted Chicken With Lemon Sauce

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