Lemon Roasted Chicken
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)
Steps
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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).
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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.
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Cover the skin of the chicken with the remaining butter mixture. Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes.
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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.
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Turn oven down to 375°F and bake for 1 ¼ hours or until the inner thigh reaches 165°F.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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