If you can find preserved lemons, try them instead of the plain lemons for an even more authentic flavor in this North African-inspired recipe. -David Feder, Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 servings (4 cups couscous).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up., Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together., With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the chicken breast; place lemon slices and fennel under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Rub skin with oil; sprinkle with pepper and salt., Roast at 350° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Remove chicken from the oven; cover loosely with foil and let stand for 15 minutes before carving., Meanwhile, prepare couscous according to package directions, adding thyme and salt to water before heating. Stir in olives and pine nuts during the last minute of cooking. Serve with chicken.
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Jo√£o Gabriel Carvalho
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The lemon-roasted chicken is flavorful and the couscous is a great way to add some extra nutrition to the meal.
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[email protected]I'm a big fan of lemon-roasted chicken, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the couscous is the perfect accompaniment. I highly recommend this recipe!
Zain Suduzai
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The lemon-roasted chicken is elegant and the couscous is a delicious accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.
Tyler Hawk
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The chicken was roasted to perfection and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
Rahat Gul
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The lemon-roasted chicken is flavorful and the couscous is a great way to add some extra nutrition to the meal.
Mariama Sannoh
[email protected]I'm a big fan of lemon-roasted chicken, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the couscous is the perfect accompaniment. I highly recommend this recipe!
Md Motiar
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The lemon-roasted chicken is elegant and the couscous is a delicious accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.
Sumiyati Smart
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The chicken was roasted to perfection and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
Mariam Mahmud
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The lemon-roasted chicken is flavorful and the couscous is a great way to add some extra nutrition to the meal.
ELFDL Ali
[email protected]I'm a big fan of lemon-roasted chicken, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the couscous is the perfect accompaniment. I highly recommend this recipe!
Qadir Typist 1
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The lemon-roasted chicken is elegant and the couscous is a delicious accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.
Skeleton Gamer
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The chicken was roasted to perfection and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
Jake Meyer
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The lemon-roasted chicken is flavorful and the couscous is a great way to add some extra nutrition to the meal.
Susan Joyner
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this one definitely fits the bill. The lemon-roasted chicken was delicious and the couscous was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.
stuart taylor
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was roasted to perfection and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a complete meal.
Bikram rai
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the couscous was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.
Salim Ansari
[email protected]This lemon-roasted chicken with olive couscous is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The chicken is roasted to perfection and the couscous is fluffy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!