Tangy Lemon Chicken Recipe

Name: Tangy Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lemons; 1 whole roasting chicken (about 5 lbs); salt; pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons parsley, fresh, chopped; 1 tablespoon thyme, fresh, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, fresh, chopped; 1 small yellow onion, peeled and quartered; 2 bulbs fennel, cut into wedges; 2 red onions, peeled and cut into wedges

Servings: persons

2 lemons
1 whole roasting chicken (about 5 lbs)
salt
pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons parsley, fresh, chopped
1 tablespoon thyme, fresh, chopped
1/2 teaspoon rosemary, fresh, chopped
1 small yellow onion, peeled and quartered
2 bulbs fennel, cut into wedges
2 red onions, peeled and cut into wedges

1
Heat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Juice 1 lemon and quarter remaining lemon.
3
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
4
In bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, herbs, and 2 tbsp lemon juice.
5
Spread 1/2 this mixture under skin of chicken.
6
Place lemon and yellow onion quarters in cavity of chicken; tie legs together with chicken twine.
7
Spread remaining lemon mixture evenly over chicken.
8
Place fennel wedges and red onion wedges in roasting pan and place chicken on top on vegetables.
9
Roast 15 minutes.
10
Reduce oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
11
Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes or until thermometer inserted in chicken thigh, not touching bone, reads 170 degrees Fahrenheit.
12
Let sit for 10 minutes before slicing.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lemons, 1 whole roasting chicken (about 5 lbs), salt, pepper, and more.

Yes, Tangy 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.

Tangy Lemon Chicken

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