GRANDMA'S ROAST LEMON CHICKEN
Steps:
- 1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 375 DEGREES.
- 2. PLACE THE CHICKEN ON IT\'S BREAST ON A FLAT WORK SURFACE.USING POULTRY SHEARS,CUT ALONG THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE BACKBONE.SPREAD THE CHICKEN OPEN AND RINSE WITH COLD WATER.DRY WITH PAPER TOWELS.
- 3. CUT OFF EXCESS FAT AT NECK AND TAIL,AND DISCARD FAT. OPEN THE BIRD OUT AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.USE THE HEEL OF YOUR HAND AND STRIKE THE BREAST FIRMLY TO BREAK THE BREAST BONE,COLLAR BONES,RIB CAGE,AN WISHBONE.
- 4. PLACE THE PARSLEY,CELERY,ONION INTO A 10 TO 12 INCH OVEN PROOF SKILLET OR BAKING DISH,AND LAY THE CHICKEN,BREAST SIDE UP,ON TOP,ARRANGING THE BIRD SO IT RESTS NEATLY IN THE SKILLET.
- 5. SPRINKLE CHICKEN WITH SALT,AND PEPPER AND PAPRIKA,AND DOT WITH BUTTER.
- 6. ROAST UNCOVERED FOR 35 MINUTES OR UNTIL CHICKEN HAS BEGUN TO BROWN.IN A TWO CUP MEASURING CUP,COMBINE BROTH,LEMON JUICE,AND WINE.
- 7. RESERVE 1/4 CUP O THE LIQUID,AND ADD THE REST TO THE SKILLET.
- 8. BASTE THE CHICKEN,AND CONTINUE ROAST UNCOVERED,BASTING EVERY 15 MINUTES,FOR 50 TO 60 MINUTES LONGER,OR UNTIL THE SKIN IS A DEEP GOLDEN BROWN AND JUICES RUN CLEAR WHEN CHICKEN IS PIERCED IN THE THICKEST PART OF THE THIGH AND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE REGISTERS 180 DEGREES.
- 9. TRANSFER CHICKEN TO A WARM PLATTER OR GROOVED CARVING BOARD AND KEEP WARM BY COVERING WITH A TENT OF FOIL.
- 10. DISCARD THE VEGETABLES.
- 11. TILT THE SKILLET,AND SPOON OFF THE FAT.STRAIN THE DE FATTED COOKING JUICES IF DESIRE AND RETURN JUICES TO THE SKILLET.
- 12. STIR CORNSTARCH INTO THE RESERVED 1/4 CUP BROTH WINE MIXTURE.
- 13. ADD THE DISSOLVED CORNSTARCH MIXTURE TO THE BROTH IN THE SKILLET.
- 14. BRING TO A SIMMER,AND STIR FREQUENTLY UNTIL THICKENED.SERVE GRAVY ALONG SIDE CHICKEN
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Samir Chy
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great weeknight meal.
M Rehan Rehan
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for roast chicken. It's always a hit with my guests.
Masuda Khanom
[email protected]I've never made roast chicken before, but this recipe made it easy. The chicken was delicious and my family loved it.
Sean Cahill
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time. The chicken was dry and the lemon sauce was too sour.
Sami Rehan
[email protected]The chicken was a little bland for my taste, but the lemon sauce helped to add some flavor.
Faad Abbasi
[email protected]I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was easy to follow. The chicken turned out great!
Kelsy De la cruz
[email protected]I'm allergic to lemons, so I made this recipe with orange juice instead. It was still delicious!
Shahzada Mubashir
[email protected]This is the best roast chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was the perfect touch.
Carol
[email protected]I'm not a fan of lemon chicken, but my husband loved it.
Deepak Sha
[email protected]This recipe is too complicated. I prefer simpler recipes.
David Dosier
[email protected]The chicken was a little dry for my taste, but the lemon sauce was amazing.
Lenni
[email protected]This was my first time making roast chicken and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the chicken was delicious.
Bridgette Benedict
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. My guests always ask for the recipe.
Yeamin Munna
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was the perfect complement. My family loved it.