Roasted Lemon Chicken Recipe

Name: Roasted Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs roasting chickens; 2 small lemons; 1/3 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced (reduce by at least half if using dried thyme); 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced (reduce by at least half if using dried thyme); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; Garnish; fresh parsley sprig

Servings: persons

3 1/2 lbs roasting chickens
2 small lemons
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced (reduce by at least half if using dried thyme)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced (reduce by at least half if using dried thyme)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Garnish
fresh parsley sprig

1
Remove the giblets from the chicken, and rinse the chicken with cold water. Pat dry.
2
Punch holes in the lemon rinds with a wooden pick. Cut the lemons in half. Place the lemon halves in the cavity of the chicken. (Sometimes I add a quarter or two of onion or celery pieces here). Truss the chicken; place the chicken, breast side up, on a lightly greased baking rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert a meat thermometer into the breast of the chicken, making sure it does not touch bone.
3
Combine the oil and the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well. Brush the chicken with 1/4 cup of the oil mixture -- take the time to loosen the skin and rub some of the mixture into the meat, but make sure you oil the skin so it is deliciously brown and crisp.
4
Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat thermometer registers 170 degrees, brushing occasionally with the remaining oil mixture. Remove the chicken to a serving platter. Let it rest for at least 5-10 minutes before carving.

974

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

127

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 lbs roasting chickens, 2 small lemons, 1/3 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Roasted Lemon Chicken 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 Lemon Chicken

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