ROAST CHICKEN WITH LEMONS AND FENNEL

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Roasting is the easiest way to cook a chicken. For maximum browning, use a rimmed baking sheet instead of a high-sided roasting pan. Create a complete family-friendly meal by cooking vegetables like fennel alongside the bird.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), rinsed and patted dry (liver and giblets discarded)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 lemons, halved or quartered
2 to 3 fennel bulbs (2 1/2 pounds total), cored, stalks discarded, and cut into 1-inch wedges
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place chicken on a large rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Place a lemon half in cavity. Using kitchen twine, tie legs together. Add fennel and remaining lemons to sheet and toss with oil.
  • Roast until juices run clear when chicken is pierced between breast and leg, or an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of a thigh (avoiding bone) registers 165, 60 to 70 minutes, basting chicken with pan juices and tossing fennel halfway through.
  • Transfer chicken to a platter and cover loosely with foil; let rest 10 minutes. Carve chicken. Serve with fennel and lemons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607 g, Fat 32 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 59 g

King YT
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This is my go-to recipe for roast chicken. It's so easy to make, and the chicken always turns out perfectly. I love the way the lemons and fennel add flavor to the chicken. I highly recommend this recipe!


Nabin BK
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the lemons and fennel add a really nice touch. I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


showole olukayode
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lemons and fennel. I had some lemons and fennel that were starting to go bad, so I decided to make this recipe. It turned out great! The chicken was really moist and flavorful, and the lemons and fennel a


MD Hárôôñ
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I'm not a fan of fennel, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The fennel flavor was actually really nice in the chicken. It wasn't overpowering at all, and it added a nice depth of flavor.


Odisa Beltran
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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual roast chicken routine. The fennel and lemons add a unique and delicious flavor to the chicken. I would definitely recommend trying this recipe.


Nadeem Maqsood
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and the chicken always turns out perfectly. I love the way the lemons and fennel add flavor to the chicken.


Thunderbolt
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lemons and fennel. I had some lemons and fennel that were starting to go bad, so I decided to make this recipe. It turned out great! The chicken was really moist and flavorful, and the lemons and fennel a


Last Masutso
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I'm not a huge fan of fennel, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The fennel flavor was actually really nice in the chicken. It wasn't overpowering at all, and it added a nice depth of flavor.


Cameron Robodoux
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the lemons and fennel added a really nice touch. Everyone raved about it.


Judielyn Cauilan
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This roast chicken was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a simple and delicious roast chicken.


Tembi Buthelezi
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I was skeptical about using fennel in a roast chicken recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The fennel added a subtle sweetness and anise flavor that complemented the chicken perfectly. This recipe is a great way to change up your usual roast chick


mustafa azghar
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I've tried many roast chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The fennel and lemons add a unique and delicious flavor to the chicken. My family loved it!


Eddy Chronixx
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This roast chicken recipe is a keeper! The combination of lemons and fennel creates a wonderfully flavorful and moist chicken. I will definitely be making this again.