ENGAGEMENT CHICKEN

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Provided by Cindi Leive

Categories     Chicken     Roast     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Winter     Family Reunion     Engagement Party     Potluck     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2 to 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 whole chicken (approx. 4 pounds)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, plus 3 whole lemons ­including 1 sliced for garnish
1 tablespoon kosher or coarse sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Fresh herbs for garnish (4 rosemary sprigs, 4 sage sprigs, 8 thyme sprigs, and 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley)

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the oven to 400°F. Remove the giblets from the chicken, wash the chicken inside and out with cold water, then let the chicken drain, cavity down, in a colander for 2 minutes.
  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Place the chicken breast-side down in a medium roasting pan fitted with a rack and pour the lemon juice all over the chicken, both inside and out. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper inside and out.
  • Prick 2 whole lemons three times in three different places on each with a fork and place them deep inside the cavity. Chicken cavity size may vary, so if one lemon is partly sticking out, that’s fine. (Tip: If the lemons are stiff, roll them on the countertop with your palm before pricking to get the juices flowing.)
  • Put the chicken in the oven, lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F, and roast, uncovered for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the roasting pan from the oven. Using tongs or two wooden spoons, turn the chicken breast-side up. Insert a meat thermometer in the thigh, and return the chicken to the oven and roast for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the meat thermometer reads 180 degrees F and the juices run clear when the thigh is pricked with a fork. Continue roasting if necessary. Keep in mind that cooking times in different ovens vary; roasting a chicken at 350°F takes approximately 18-20 minutes per pound, plus an additional 15 minutes for a stuffed chicken that is 4 pounds.
  • Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. And here's the secret: Pour the juices from the roasting pan on top of the sliced chicken&151;this is the "marry me juice." Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon slices.

King Khan786
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It is easy to make and very impressive.


Kali rate
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I have made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It is a family favorite!


Jonathan Reaves
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This recipe is a must-try! It is so easy to make and the chicken is so moist and flavorful.


Black Boy Gaming
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. It was a great way to celebrate our engagement.


Gordon Wichman
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Miya Lozinto moir
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This is the best chicken recipe I have ever tried! It is so moist and flavorful.


Rahim Baloch
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I made this dish for my boyfriend and he loved it! It was a quick and easy meal to make.


Zayfrmdexeter
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a simple and delicious recipe.


Usman Liaqat
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out dry. I think I will try it again with less cooking time.


Briona Witcher
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Farooqkhan786 Khan
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I made this dish for my engagement party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Darlene Ahoni
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This dish is delicious and easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. My fiance loved it!


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