Our family loves chicken cooked many ways, but this roasted version is one of our favorites. If your family likes lemon flavor, this is a good dish to try. It's so simple to make. -Geneva Garrison, Jacksonville, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Pat chicken dry. Cut lemon in half; squeeze juice over chicken. Place lemon in cavity. Rub garlic over chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper., Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, basting occasionally with pan juices and adding carrots and onion during the last hour. Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly. , Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest and food coloring if desired. , Serve sauce with chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle with green onion. Freeze option: Cool chicken, vegetables and sauce. Cut chicken into parts and freeze along with vegetables and sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 640 calories, Fat 32g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 179mg cholesterol, Sodium 414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 57g protein.
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[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Mohamed Ragab
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and delicious.
toqeer ali
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests.
Jagannath Dhakal
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy.
Martey Solomon
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Trinibad Scenes
[email protected]I'm not a fan of lemon sauce, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The sauce was actually really good and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Cristina
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing.
Charmant Guitarman
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe definitely delivered. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and delicious.
Marly Marly
[email protected]This recipe is a great weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.
Abdul Jabbar Jr.
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.
Elsa Antoine
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing.
Naveed khan khan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was the perfect accompaniment.
Halifatu Ganiw
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was juicy and the sauce was flavorful.
gift bassey
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was light and lemony. Everyone loved it!
Md Sawan
[email protected]The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce was delicious.
Rashed Alam
[email protected]This roasted chicken with lemon sauce was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.