My roast lemon chicken recipe is superior. It has a fresh lemon flavor and is perfectly seasoned.
I also offer a grilled lemon chicken recipe that's delicious.
This roast lemon chicken recipe is excellent on the
grill too. If you double this recipe, do NOT double the oil.
LEMON CHICKEN RECIPE
1 large chicken or 4 large bone-in chicken breasts
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp fresh lemon pepper
1/2 tsp kosher salt
3 fresh lemons, juiced
2 TBS oil
3/4 cup chicken broth
PREHEAT oven to 450 degrees. Lightly spray a 9x13 pan with oil and pour the chicken broth in the pan.
Mix the canola oil and lemon juice together. Add the Italian seasoning,
garlic, and homemade lemon pepper together and rub under the skin,
over the skin and inside the cavity. Place the spent lemons inside the
cavity before roasting.
Roast for approximately 20 minutes; lower temperature to 375 degrees and bake for 1-1/2 to 2 hours; basting the chicken with the leftover lemon mixture. Approximately 30 minutes before the chicken is done, remove the foil so the skin can crisp up.
FOR GRAVY
Pour the pan juices into a large glass measuring cup. Spoon the fat off
the top. Add the chicken broth to the roasting pan and place over high
heat. Bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Return the pan juices
to the pan. Whisk the flour into the broth mixture and bring to a boil
until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Season the sauce to taste
with salt, and pepper. Serve the lemon herb gravy alongside the roast
chicken.
RECIPE VARIATIONS
Honey-Glazed Chicken: Season the butter with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 2 tablespoons honey.
Soy-Ginger Chicken: Season the butter with 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, and 2 teaspoons soy sauce.
Fluffy and creamy mashed potatoes are a perfect accompaniment with the lemon chicken.
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