LEMON ROAST CHICKEN WITH PILAF

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Make and share this Lemon Roast Chicken with Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Terese

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 free-range chicken (approx 1.8kg)
1 whole lemon
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
1 -2 sprig fresh rosemary (or 1/2tsp dried)
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
2 cups hot chicken stock
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 pinch ground cinnamon
2 cloves
2 -3 tablespoons pistachio nuts, chopped
2 -3 tablespoons currants

Steps:

  • Chicken: Mix lemon juice and oil, salt and pepper.
  • Rub mixture over chicken and in cavity.
  • Put squeezed out lemon halves in chicken cavity and sprigs of rosemary (or dried).
  • Roast breast side down in oven at 200oC until almost cooked.
  • Turn over and allow to finish breast side up.
  • Let chicken rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving.
  • Pilaf: Wash rice and drain.
  • In a frying pan over low/medium heat cook the onion in oil and butter for five minutes.
  • Add the rice, stirring with a metal spoon and allow to brown a little.
  • Turn down the heat and add hot stock, cloves and cinnamon.
  • Stir in well, cover and leave to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  • When rice is cooked add chopped pistachios and whole currents.
  • Serve chicken on rice with lemony pan juices from the chicken.

Ricardo Kerr
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe looks like it might be worth a try.


Leah Tamunobere
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This dish looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Arion Sutherland
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pilaf came out mushy. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


mirza Zohaib
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less lemon next time.


Khomotso Pilusa
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lemon flavor really brightened up the chicken and made it more palatable.


Queen Nur
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


YOUR RaFi
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I've never made pilaf before, but this recipe made it easy. The pilaf was cooked perfectly and it was a great accompaniment to the chicken.


Ravi Raj
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the pilaf was fluffy and light. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ren Teague
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I'm not a big fan of lemon, but this dish was surprisingly good. The lemon flavor was subtle and didn't overpower the other flavors.


Md Sohal
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The pilaf is a nice addition and helps to make the dish more filling.


Nya
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The chicken was a bit overcooked, but the pilaf was still good.


Anmol Pervaiz
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I love this dish! It's so easy to make and it always comes out delicious.


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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the pilaf is flavorful and fluffy.


angie l
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the pilaf is fluffy and light.


marianita taguba
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the pilaf was delicious.


Sk Sayon
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This lemon roast chicken with pilaf was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the pilaf was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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