BLACK LEMON CHICKEN SALAD

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In this simple roasted chicken salad, the warm dressing is built from the dark caramelized lemon and chicken drippings, broth, and lemon juice. For the wilted greens, you can use romaine lettuce, watercress, arugula, or spinach.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Salad

Time 2h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¾ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch ground cumin
1 (5 pound) whole chicken
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
salt to taste
1 ¾ cups chicken broth, divided
1 head romaine lettuce, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Drizzle vegetable oil in a large roasting pan.
  • Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and cumin in large bowl.
  • Place chicken in lemon mixture and turn it several times to coat each side. Place chicken breast side down in the marinade, and set aside for 30 minutes.
  • Place chicken breast side up in the prepared roasting pan. Pour about 1/4 of of marinade into the chicken cavity. Brush remaining marinade on the top and sides of the chicken.
  • Sprinkle rosemary, thyme, and salt over top of chicken.
  • Tie chicken legs together with kitchen twine.
  • Roast chicken uncovered in the preheated oven for 45 minutes; remove from oven and spoon juices accumulated in the pan over chicken. Pour 1 cup of chicken broth into the pan and continue roasting until chicken skin is browned and meat is no longer pink, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven, spoon juices accumulated in the pan over chicken again, and cover loosely with aluminum foil for 20 minutes.
  • Remove chicken to a platter, draining any juices from the cavity into the pan; cover chicken with aluminum foil and set aside.
  • Set the roasting pan on the stove top over medium-high heat; add 3/4 cup chicken broth and boil, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced by about half, about 10 minutes.
  • Slice chicken into 8 pieces and serve over shredded lettuce in a large bowl. Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of pan sauce over the top, tossing to slightly wilt the lettuce leaves. Serve with additional sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 53.5 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 193.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Ariful Islam Abir
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This salad is delicious! The flavors are perfect and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Mkhululi Mabuza
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and it's also very healthy.


Sihle Mzwandile
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This salad is perfect for a light and healthy meal. It's also very versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


natalie warraich
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. It's a great salad to take on the go.


Md Aashiq
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing.


Eva Akter
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I'm not a big fan of chicken salad, but this one is really good. The flavors are well-balanced and the chicken is tender.


Ismael Soriano Reyes
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


kaluram kaluram
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The lemon and black pepper really complement each other.


mwash Technician
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Humaira Rana
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a favorite. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Osman Jallo
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This salad was easy to make and very flavorful. I used leftover chicken and it was still very good.


Hamidur Rohoman
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Allan Valerio
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This salad was delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.