Indulge in a culinary journey with our Braised Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Carrots, a dish that combines the essence of Mediterranean flavors with the comfort of a classic roasted chicken. This delectable recipe tantalizes taste buds with its perfectly browned chicken infused with aromatic lemon and herb notes, while tender carrots add a touch of sweetness and crunch.
Discover the secrets of creating this flavorful dish, from selecting the right chicken and preparing the aromatic marinade to roasting the chicken to perfection. Learn how to achieve crispy, golden-brown skin while keeping the meat succulent and juicy.
In addition to the main recipe, explore variations that cater to different dietary preferences and taste profiles. Delight in a succulent chicken dish infused with vibrant Mediterranean herbs, or try a tangy and flavorful lemon-herb chicken.
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Complete your culinary adventure with a refreshing and zesty lemon sauce that perfectly complements the roasted chicken. Learn how to balance the acidity of lemons with the richness of butter and herbs to create a sauce that elevates the entire dish.
Prepare to embark on a culinary journey filled with tantalizing flavors and delightful aromas. Let your taste buds dance with joy as you savor each bite of this Braised Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Carrots, a dish that is sure to impress family and friends alike.
PERFECT ROAST CHICKEN
For the perfect roast chicken dinner every time, try this popular recipe from Ina Garten, Food Network's Barefoot Contessa.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 2h10m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Remove the chicken giblets. Rinse the chicken inside and out. Remove any excess fat and leftover pin feathers and pat the outside dry. Liberally salt and pepper the inside of the chicken. Stuff the cavity with the bunch of thyme, both halves of lemon, and all the garlic. Brush the outside of the chicken with the butter and sprinkle again with salt and pepper. Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken. Place the onions, carrots, and fennel in a roasting pan. Toss with salt, pepper, 20 sprigs of thyme, and olive oil. Spread around the bottom of the roasting pan and place the chicken on top.
- Roast the chicken for 1 1/2 hours, or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh. Remove the chicken and vegetables to a platter and cover with aluminum foil for about 20 minutes. Slice the chicken onto a platter and serve it with the vegetables.
ROAST CHICKEN WITH CARROTS
This roasted whole chicken in an oven-proof skillet is surrounded by carrots and garlic, then stuffed with lemon and thyme.
Provided by Elise Bauer
Categories Dinner Carrot Chicken Chicken Roast
Time 1h40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roast the chicken: Place the chicken in the oven at 425°F (220°C). Roast until chicken is golden and carrots are well caramelized, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, basting with broth and pan juices every 15 minutes for the first 45 minutes. Add more stock if the pan looks dry.
- Let chicken rest: Transfer chicken, carrots and garlic to a platter. Discard twine, thyme and lemon, and let chicken rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add vinegar to the pan juices: Skim fat from pan juices and discard. Add 1 tablespoon vinegar to remaining pan juices, taste and add more to taste. Serve over the chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 679 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 154 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 52 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 478 mg, Sugar 13 g, Fat 39 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN THIGHS WITH POTATOES AND CARROTS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Put the potatoes and carrots in a medium pot, cover with 1 inch of water and season with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then immediately drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle the chicken with salt and black pepper. Melt the butter in a Food Network™ 13-in. Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron Skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken skin-side down and the garlic cut-side down. Cook until both are golden brown, about 6 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Add the potatoes, carrots and lemon to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes start to brown, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle with the red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Put the chicken on top of the vegetables skin-side up and roast in the oven until the chicken registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer and the potatoes are golden, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the parsley before serving.
ROAST CHICKEN WITH LEMON
Steps:
- Working carefully to prevent tearing, loosen the skin over as much of the chicken as possible by slipping your hand under it. Rub the chicken flesh lightly with salt, and slide the herbs under the skin. (You should be able to see them through the skin.)
- Place all the lemon in the chicken's cavity, and cover the chicken in plastic wrap or foil. Refrigerate overnight.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly coat the bottom of a roasting pan with olive oil. Unwrap the chicken and place it breast side up in the pan, surrounded by any vegetables to be roasted. Drizzle the vegetables with oil, turning them to coat well. Roast for 20 minutes, then baste the chicken and vegetables with pan juices. If there are no juices, add 1/4 cup water to the pan, scraping the bottom, and baste.
- Reduce temperature to 325 degrees. Continue basting every 10 to 15 minutes until the juices run clear when the chicken is pierced at the thigh, about 20 minutes to a pound. Roast vegetables until browned and caramelized, removing when cooked to taste.
- Transfer the chicken to a platter and keep warm. Remove the lemon from the cavity and place in the roasting pan, mashing it a bit to release the juices. Place pan on low heat and add the chicken stock, scraping the bottom of the pan. Carve the chicken, adding any juices to the pan. Pour the hot juices into a pitcher or gravy boat. Serve the chicken and vegetables, passing the juices separately.
OLIVE OIL-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH CARAMELIZED CARROTS
Think of this as a weeknight chicken confit, cooked low and slow in plenty of olive oil along with sweet carrots and tangy lemon slices. Save that leftover oil and use it to roast vegetables, fry eggs, jump-start a pasta sauce or, of course, cook more chicken.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories dinner, poultry, main course
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- If the carrots have their green tops, trim them so that the stems are about 1/2- to 1-inch long. Save the greens for garnish or for using in salsa verde or pesto. (They can be treated like parsley.)
- Arrange chicken in a large shallow baking dish or shallow braising pot - about 2 1/2 to 3 quarts - so that the legs are snug and lying flat. Scatter garlic head halves, carrots, lemon slices and oregano sprigs among the chicken pieces, nestling everything in there. (It's O.K. if the carrots stick out a bit.) Pour the olive oil over the chicken and vegetables. (Yes, you're using all that oil! Don't worry, it can be repurposed; see Tip.) Season again with salt and pepper.
- Place in the oven, uncovered, and roast until the chicken is so tender it nearly falls off the bone and the carrots and lemons are nicely caramelized, 55 to 65 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Divide chicken, vegetables and lemons among plates (or serve straight from the dish it was cooked in). Scatter with carrot tops, if you have them, and more oregano before eating. Reserve the leftover schmaltzy olive oil in the baking dish for another purpose.
ROAST CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CARROTS
The secret to tender, juicy, delicious Roast Chicken Breasts with Carrots? Bake them with a mixture of Italian dressing and fresh lemon juice and use young whole carrots for extra flair. Try Roast Chicken Breasts with Carrots for dinner tonight.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Spread garlic onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with carrots and chicken.
- Mix dressing and lemon juice until blended; pour over chicken and carrots. Sprinkle with parsley, thyme and pepper.
- Bake 18 to 20 min. or until chicken is done (165°F), turning chicken and spooning pan juices over chicken and carrots after 10 min.
- Serve chicken and carrots topped with pan juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g
BRAISED CHICKEN WITH LEMON AND OLIVES
A good cook needs an assortment of chicken dishes to fall back on. Aside from roasting or frying (and in addition to grilling), braising chicken is a simple technique to master. Chicken thighs make the best braises; use skin-on bone-in thighs for the best flavor. Though it could be done on the stovetop, this dish is oven-braised. Here are more recipes using chicken thighs.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, roasts, main course
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season well with salt and pepper and place in an earthenware baking dish in one layer, skin side up. Sprinkle with red pepper, garlic, fennel and rosemary and drizzle with olive oil. Rub seasoning into thighs on all sides. Tuck lemon wedges here and there. Let marinate for 15 minutes. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Put baking dish in oven, uncovered, and roast until skin browns lightly, about 20 minutes. Scatter olives evenly over chicken and add broth. Cover tightly and bake for 1 hour, until meat is very tender when probed with a skewer.
- Remove thighs and lemon wedges and arrange on a platter. Keep warm. Pour pan juices into a saucepan and quickly skim fat from surface. Over high heat, simmer rapidly until reduced by half. Spoon juices over chicken, sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 510, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 666 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- To ensure the chicken is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can also check if the chicken is cooked by piercing it with a fork or skewer. If the juices run clear, the chicken is cooked.
- For a crispier skin, increase the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C) for the last 10-15 minutes of cooking.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the pan with chicken pieces. If necessary, cook the chicken in batches.
- If you want a more flavorful sauce, add a cup of chicken broth or white wine to the pan along with the lemon juice.
Conclusion:
This braise-roasted chicken with lemon and carrots is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is tender and juicy, with a crispy skin and a flavorful sauce. The carrots are roasted to perfection and add a sweet and earthy flavor to the dish. This recipe is sure to please everyone at your table.
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