Welcome to the ultimate guide for creating a succulent and flavorful roast chicken with a delightful lemon dill sauce. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will provide you with all the essential information and tips to achieve a perfect roast chicken infused with the zesty flavors of lemon and dill. We will delve into the selection of the ideal chicken, the art of roasting it to perfection, and the creation of a tangy and aromatic lemon dill sauce that will elevate your dish to new heights. So, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
SHEET-PAN CHICKEN AND POTATOES WITH FETA, LEMON AND DILL
In this simple but elegant sheet-pan dinner, chicken thighs and potatoes roast together at a high temperature, coming out crispy and golden. A generous squeeze of lemon juice, along with a scattering of fresh dill and feta cheese, elevates this dish from weeknight meat and potatoes to dinner-party fare. While the chicken will still be delicious if marinated for just 30 minutes, marinating it for several hours will yield the best results.
Provided by Lidey Heuck
Categories dinner, weeknight, one pot, poultry, roasts, vegetables, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons oil with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, the garlic, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the chicken thighs toss to coat. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or up to 8 hours, covered, in the refrigerator.
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees. On a sheet pan, drizzle the diced potatoes with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss well and move to one side of the pan. Pat the chicken thighs dry and place them, evenly spaced, on the other side of the pan.
- Roast for 15 minutes, toss the potatoes, then return everything to the oven and roast until the chicken is cooked through, the skin is golden brown, and the potatoes are tender, 15 to 25 more minutes, depending on the size of the thighs. If the potatoes are not quite tender, remove the chicken thighs to a plate to rest, and return the potatoes to the oven to roast until tender, another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Place the chicken and potatoes on a serving platter, and sprinkle them 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Scatter the feta and dill over the potatoes, sprinkle the whole dish with salt and pepper, and serve hot.
LEMON & DILL CHICKEN
Fresh lemon and dill create a quick Greek-inspired pan sauce for simple sautéed chicken breasts. Make it a meal: Serve with roasted broccoli and whole-wheat orzo.
Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Categories Quick & Easy Low-Calorie Chicken Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear until well browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to the pan. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Whisk broth, flour, 1 tablespoon dill and lemon juice in a measuring cup and add to pan. Cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan; reduce heat to low and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a warmed platter. Season sauce with salt and pepper and spoon over the chicken. Garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 62.7 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 339.5 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
LEMON CHICKEN IN DILL CREAM SAUCE
Lemon Chicken in Dill Cream Sauce is a 30 minute meal you'll make over and over again. This baked chicken in lemon cream sauce is so flavorful and tender, and incredibly easy to make - you will want to lick the pan clean!
Provided by Tiffany
Categories Main Course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste along with garlic powder, oregano, and basil. Combine butter and oil in a large oven-safe skillet (see note), once butter is melted add honey and stir to combine.
- Add chicken to pan, brown chicken 2-3 minutes on each side. Transfer chicken to a plate (it won't be cooked through at this point). Add butter and garlic and saute for 1 minute until fragrant. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and lemon juice and stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken to pan and transfer to preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Spoon pan sauce over the chicken and sprinkle dill over the chicken and sauce, add cracked black pepper to taste and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 128 mg, Sodium 266 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SLOW-ROASTED LEMON DILL CHICKEN
The lemon and dill in this slow-cooked recipe give the chicken a bright, fresh taste. Pair the entree with a side of noodles or a mixed green salad. -Lori Lockrey, Pickering, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place onions on bottom of a 6-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix butter and lemon zest., Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from chicken breast; rub butter mixture under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Place chicken over onions, breast side up. Add stock, parsley and dill., Drizzle lemon juice over chicken; sprinkle with seasonings. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours (a thermometer inserted in thigh should read at least 170°)., Remove chicken from slow cooker; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 149mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 44g protein.
GREEK ROAST CHICKEN WITH LEMON-DILL POTATOES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450˚ F. Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper and lay skin-side down in the skillet. Cook until the skin is well browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer skin-side up to a plate. Pour off all but about 1 tablespoon drippings into a small bowl and reserve.
- Add the olives, garlic and oregano to the skillet and cook until the garlic is softened, about 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Return the chicken skin-side up to the skillet. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until the chicken is no longer pink near the bone, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water; add a few big pinches of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and return to the pan. Add 1 tablespoon of the reserved chicken drippings, the lemon zest, half the dill and a big pinch each of salt and pepper and toss.
- Divide the chicken and potatoes among plates. Stir the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice into the sauce in the skillet; season with salt and pepper, then stir in the remaining dill and spoon over the chicken and potatoes. Top with the feta.
SPLIT ROASTED CHICKEN WITH LEMON SAUCE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Put the oven rack in the middle of the oven.
- Using a sharp knife or poultry scissors, cut through bones on either side of backbone. Remove and backbone (save for soup stock). Place chicken breast side up on cutting board. Flatten chicken by placing the heel of your hand over the breastbone and pressing down firmly. Season chicken generously on all sides with salt and pepper. Refrigerate overnight or let stand at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Roast chicken, rotating once, for 20 minutes, reduce heat to 325 degrees F and cook 15 minutes more or until an instant read thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 160 degrees F, or until juices run clear.
- While chicken is roasting make the lemon sauce. Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and place on a cutting board. Cut chicken into pieces. Pour the fat off the broiler pan, leaving the solids. Add chicken back to pan. Pour lemon sauce over the chicken and place the pan back in oven and cook for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley. Serve over rice.
ROAST CHICKEN WITH LEMON-DILL SAUCE
Make and share this Roast Chicken with Lemon-Dill Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by silky
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Rinse chicken, inside and out, with cold water.
- Pat dry.
- Place chicken on roasting rack and put 4 sprigs of dill (or 1 t dill weed) and quartered onion inside bird.
- Rub surface of chicken with lemon and spread with butter.
- Place 2 wedges of lemon inside bird, then place chicken in roasting pan and add wine and broth to pan.
- Roast for 1 ½ hours or until tender, basting with liquid every 15-20 minutes.
- Transfer chicken from pan to a warmed platter and keep warm.
- Chop the remaining sprig of dill.
- Strain the pan juices into a saucepan.
- Reserve 2 T of liquid and mix with the cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour cornstarch mixture into juices and bring to a boil.
- Whisk until smooth, add remaining dill and lemon, and then check for seasoning.
- Carve chicken and serve with sauce.
- Garnish with extra dill and lemon if desired.
LEMON-DILL CHICKEN
Enjoy this flavorful chicken sprinkled with onion that's ready in 25 minutes - perfect for a dinner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in butter about 6 minutes, turning once, until light brown.
- Mix wine, dill weed, lemon juice and salt; pour over chicken. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
- Heat wine mixture to boiling. Boil about 3 minutes or until reduced by about half; pour over chicken. Sprinkle with onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 220 mg
STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH LEMON-DILL SAUCE
This simple stuffed chicken breast recipe takes minimal ingredients and is fast to make. My brother, future sister-in-law, and niece were the first to try it out and gave rave reviews. I can say it's police officer-, nurse-, and child-approved! Serve with rice pilaf and vegetables, if desired.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper-towel lined plate to drain, leaving bacon grease in the skillet. Chop bacon when cool enough to handle. Add shallot to bacon grease in the skillet and cook over medium-low heat until caramelized, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a glass casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Place the tip of a sharp knife 1 inch from the top of a chicken breast. Cut a shallow slice lengthwise down the center, stopping 1 inch from the bottom. Cut shallow slices horizontally across the top and bottom of the slice. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts.
- Combine chopped bacon, caramelized shallot, ricotta cheese, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Stuff each chicken breast with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture and place in the prepared casserole dish.
- Cook in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour and whisk to create a roux. Slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring constantly until smooth. Add in cream, lemon juice, white wine, and dill. Cook, stirring continuously, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the oven. Pour sauce over chicken breasts, return to the oven, and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes.
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and turn on the oven's broiler. Broil chicken until slightly golden, about 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 583.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
DILL CHICKEN BREASTS
This wonderful recipe, which was developed in the test kitchen of Canadian Living magazine, can easily be doubled.
Provided by Irmgard
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Dredge the chicken breasts lightly in flour; season with a pinch each of salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat; cook chicken, turning once, for about 6 minutes or until golden brown and no longer pink inside.
- Remove from the pan and keep warm.
- Pour off all the fat from the pan.
- Pour in the wine and bring to a boil over high heat; cook, stirring to scrape up any brown bits in the pan, for about 1 minute or until reduced and syrupy.
- Add the cream; boil for about 1 minute or until thick enough to coat a spoon.
- Stir in the dill, chives, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir any accumulated juices from the chicken back into the pan; pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Garnish with lemon slices and dill sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.5, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 134.8, Sodium 247.9, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 26.3
LEMON, YOGURT, AND DILL CHICKEN THIGHS WITH ROASTED VEGGIES
An easy, one-pan dinner that's fairly hands-off once everything's in the oven. Make sure to chop your veggies into even pieces, or they won't cook properly.
Provided by Kim
Categories Baked Chicken Thighs
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet.
- Place potatoes, onion, carrots, and radishes in a large bowl. Drizzle with oil, and toss to coat. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon dill, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss again to coat. Pour veggies out onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- While the veggies bake, prepare the chicken. In the same bowl the veggies were in, add the Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dill, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined. Dip each chicken thigh into the yogurt mixture, making sure each one is evenly coated.
- Remove pan from the oven, and gently push the veggies to the sides of the pan, leaving room in the middle for the chicken thighs. Place the thighs in the middle of the baking sheet, and place pan back into the oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center, and veggies are tender, 30 to 40 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). If desired, place pan beneath broiler, and broil chicken for a few minutes to brown the chicken. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 92.8 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 619.8 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: For the best results, use a whole chicken that is between 3 and 4 pounds. A larger chicken will take longer to cook and may not cook evenly.
- Prepare the chicken: Rinse the chicken inside and out and pat it dry. Remove any excess fat or skin. Truss the chicken by tying the legs together with kitchen twine.
- Season the chicken: Rub the chicken all over with olive oil and season it with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. You can use a store-bought seasoning mix or create your own.
- Roast the chicken: Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan. Add some vegetables to the pan, such as carrots, potatoes, and onions. Roast the chicken at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Make the lemon-dill sauce: While the chicken is roasting, make the lemon-dill sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, dill, and salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate the sauce until ready to serve.
Conclusion:
Roast chicken with lemon-dill sauce is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a little planning, you can enjoy this delicious and satisfying meal in no time.
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