ENGAGEMENT CHICKEN
Provided by Cindi Leive
Categories Chicken Roast Quick & Easy Dinner Winter Family Reunion Engagement Party Potluck Sugar Conscious Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 2 to 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the oven to 400°F. Remove the giblets from the chicken, wash the chicken inside and out with cold water, then let the chicken drain, cavity down, in a colander for 2 minutes.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Place the chicken breast-side down in a medium roasting pan fitted with a rack and pour the lemon juice all over the chicken, both inside and out. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper inside and out.
- Prick 2 whole lemons three times in three different places on each with a fork and place them deep inside the cavity. Chicken cavity size may vary, so if one lemon is partly sticking out, thats fine. (Tip: If the lemons are stiff, roll them on the countertop with your palm before pricking to get the juices flowing.)
- Put the chicken in the oven, lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F, and roast, uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Remove the roasting pan from the oven. Using tongs or two wooden spoons, turn the chicken breast-side up. Insert a meat thermometer in the thigh, and return the chicken to the oven and roast for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the meat thermometer reads 180 degrees F and the juices run clear when the thigh is pricked with a fork. Continue roasting if necessary. Keep in mind that cooking times in different ovens vary; roasting a chicken at 350°F takes approximately 18-20 minutes per pound, plus an additional 15 minutes for a stuffed chicken that is 4 pounds.
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. And here's the secret: Pour the juices from the roasting pan on top of the sliced chicken&151;this is the "marry me juice." Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon slices.
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Mahlengi Hlengiwe
[email protected]This chicken was so good, I ate the whole thing myself!
Waheedbaloch Waheedkhan
[email protected]I'm always looking for new chicken recipes and this one definitely didn't disappoint.
shawaiz ahmad
[email protected]I've seen this recipe all over social media and I finally decided to try it. It was definitely worth the hype!
Brooke Deschaine
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some rotisserie chicken and it was delicious.
Mulu Alemu
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken didn't come out as tender as I expected.
Adebusola Temitope
[email protected]I made this chicken for my boyfriend and he loved it! He said it was the best chicken he's ever had.
Yazan Albakri
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The chicken was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.
Zino9098 zino90
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing.
Nafees Ahmed
[email protected]This was my first time making engagement chicken and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Fezeka Amanda
[email protected]I've made this chicken several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Malika Khan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the chicken always comes out perfect.
b suvdaa
[email protected]I made this chicken for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.
Nellie Makhija
[email protected]This chicken dish was a hit! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.