LEMON BASIL CHICKEN

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For Sunday dinner or any time, this tender, fragrant chicken is special. -;Marguerite Marshall, Carencro, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium lemon
2 garlic cloves, peeled divided
1/4 cup minced fresh basil, divided
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Finely grate enough peel from lemon to measure 2 teaspoons. Cut lemon in half; squeeze juice from one half. Set aside. Slice one garlic clove; place sliced garlic, 2 tablespoons basil and the remaining lemon half in the chicken cavity., Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; rub with reserved lemon juice. Mince remaining garlic; combine with butter and reserved lemon peel. Rub mixture over chicken. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining basil., Bake, uncovered, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein.

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