ROAST CHICKEN WITH ROSEMARY, LEMON, AND HONEY

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Provided by Melia Marden

Categories     Chicken     Poultry     Roast     Kid-Friendly     High Fiber     Dinner     Lemon     Rosemary     Honey     Bon Appétit     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces rosemary sprigs (about 2 large or 4 small bunches), divided
2 4-pound chickens
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 lemons, 1 halved, 1 sliced into eight 1/4" rounds
1 pound shallots, peeled
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large roasting pan with 3/4 of rosemary sprigs. Place chickens on top.
  • Whisk 1/2 cup oil, lemon juice, and honey in a small bowl to blend. Using your hands and beginning at the neck end of chicken, gently lift skin away from breast. Under skin of each chicken, rub 1/4 cup lemon mixture into meat. Drizzle remaining lemon mixture all over outside of chickens.
  • Place 1 lemon half and 1 shallot inside each chicken cavity; stuff with remaining rosemary sprigs, dividing equally. Season chickens all over with salt and pepper. Place remaining shallots around chickens; arrange 4 lemon rounds on top of each chicken. Drizzle shallots and lemon rounds with remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
  • Roast chickens, basting frequently with pan juices, for 45 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 425°F and continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F and skin is deep golden and crispy, about 10 minutes longer.
  • Spoon pan juices over chickens, shallots, and lemon slices and serve in roasting pan.

Muhabat Ali
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This recipe is a must-try for any home cook. It's easy to make, and the results are amazing.


Nicol Carelse
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I love the way the rosemary and lemon flavor the chicken. It's a really unique and delicious dish.


Kabonge Gerald
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This chicken is so moist and tender. It's the best roast chicken I've ever had.


Shawna Martin
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I've tried this recipe several times, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great way to cook a whole chicken.


mason el
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This is my go-to recipe for roast chicken. It's always juicy and flavorful, and the skin is always crispy.


Drake Jackson
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This chicken is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can throw it in the oven and forget about it.


Akhi Taher
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I've made this recipe for my family several times, and they always love it. It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


OP Iqra
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion dinner. It's sure to impress your guests.


Company Ceo
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I love the crispy skin on this chicken. It's the perfect contrast to the moist meat.


RIYAZ HOSSEN
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This chicken is so moist and flavorful. I couldn't believe how easy it was to make.


Karl Clintsman
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I was a bit skeptical about the honey in this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. It adds a subtle sweetness that really complements the other flavors.


Dani Oviedo Díez
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Yue Jeon
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I've tried many roast chicken recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make, and the results are always perfect.


Charles Edmondson
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This roast chicken recipe is an absolute winner! The combination of rosemary, lemon, and honey creates a flavor profile that is both savory and refreshing. The chicken comes out moist and juicy, with a crispy skin that is to die for.