Lemon Roasted Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
231 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
532 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Roasted Chicken
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This is one of our favorite ways to make chicken! Not only is it easy, but it is juicy, tender and filled with flavor!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 lemon
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 whole chicken approx. 3 pounds
Instructions
- Zest the yellow rind of the lemon. Cut the lemon in half and juice half of the lemon into a small bowl. Add the rind, olive oil, softened butter, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir well (the mixture should be fairly thick).
- Gently lift the skin from the chicken breasts and place about 1 tablespoon of the butter mixture under the skin. Massage it evenly across the breasts.
- Cover the skin of the chicken with the remaining butter mixture. Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Slice the remaining lemon half and place it inside the chicken along with ½ an onion. Tie the legs together. Place the chicken in a shallow pan breast side up and place in oven.
- Turn oven down to 375°F and bake for 1 ¼ hours or until the inner thigh reaches 165°F.
Notes
- This can also be prepared on the rotisserie.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
532
(27%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
157mg
(52%)
Sodium
184mg
(8%)
Potassium
406mg
(12%)
Vitamin A
440IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
18.1mg
(20%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 532 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 532 | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 406mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 440IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 18.1mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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231 reviews
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