ROASTED CHICKEN WITH LEMON BUTTER
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place a large skillet or roasting pan in the oven to preheat while you prepare the chicken.
- Begin by preparing a lemon butter. Place 4 tablespoons of the butter in a mixing bowl and add about 1 teaspoon of zest from the lemons. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
- Flatten the chicken by cutting out the backbone and flattening the breast by firmly pressing with the heel of your hand. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Using your fingers, loosely separate the skin from the breast and thighs. Smear the lemon butter evenly in the cavity between the skin and meat, ensuring it is worked evenly over the bird. With the skin side facing up, drizzle olive oil over the chicken.
- Remove the preheated pan from the oven and place the chicken in the pan, skin-side down.
- Place the lemon slices over the bird along with fennel, onions, garlic, thyme and oregano. As it cooks, this will flavor the bird.
- Place in the oven and roast for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, flip the chicken to skin-side up and add half the wine to the pan. Return to the oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the joint between the leg and thigh registers 165 degrees F, approximately 30 minutes longer. When the chicken is done, remove from the pan to a serving platter and allow to rest for 15 minutes before carving and plating.
- Meanwhile, make a pan sauce. Place the chicken pan over medium-high heat and add the remaining butter and wine. Stir until the butter is melted and the sauce thickens slightly. Pour the pan sauce over the platter of chicken. Serve immediately.
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Malikasgharali Malikasgharali
m.malikasgharali89@aol.comThis is a great recipe for a special occasion. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the lemon butter sauce was divine.
Samantha Donoghue
d@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The lemon butter sauce was the perfect complement.
Iortima justine
iortima.justine@yahoo.comThis is a delicious and easy recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon butter sauce was amazing.
Zain Mobile
zain.mobile@hotmail.frThe chicken was a bit dry, but the lemon butter sauce helped. I'll try using a different cooking method next time.
Kayleb
kayleb71@hotmail.comThis recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Mmathapelo Mashaba
mashaba18@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful.
Abdul Ajanah
a-a26@yahoo.comThis is my go-to recipe for roasted chicken. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Khanya Lonzi
klonzi22@hotmail.comThe chicken was a bit dry, but the lemon butter sauce helped. I'll try brining the chicken next time.
Ishfaq Malik
ishfaq18@hotmail.frThis recipe is a winner! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the lemon butter sauce was amazing.
Mental 4321
m-493@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of lemon, but I still enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was moist and flavorful.
Yonatan Mikiyas (47)
y-m@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the chicken is always delicious.
fidel aike
f-aike7@yahoo.comI love this recipe! The chicken is always juicy and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Lucky Moses Moses
l@hotmail.comThe chicken was a bit bland. I think I'll add more herbs and spices next time.
Md Lukman Ahmed
m_ahmed@gmail.comThis recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Althea Hoyt
a_h@hotmail.comI used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly. The lemon butter sauce was delicious.
Yasna Lekovic
lekovic-y1@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out perfect. My family loved it!
nasroo maroof
maroof.nasroo78@aol.comThis is the best roasted chicken recipe I've ever tried. The lemon butter sauce is amazing.
Eman Ramzan
reman@hotmail.frI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the lemon butter sauce is to die for.
Fandji Luziyis
luziyis@hotmail.comThe chicken was a bit dry, but the lemon butter sauce saved the day. It was still a delicious meal.
Jason Sandilands
sjason@hotmail.frThis roasted chicken with lemon butter is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the lemon butter sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.