ROASTED, HERBED BABY CHICKENS

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Small birds, such a baby chickens, or cornish hens can be served one per person. Poulty lovers will delight in this very simple recipe. Ideal for the working family with little time for meal preparation. Serve with (wild) rice pilaf or roasted parisienne potatoes, steamed baby green beans,or steamed snow peas. Accompanied by chilled Chardonnay, your taste buds will thank you, and your dinner guests will think you are a genius. One of my favourite series of cook booklets (Classic Essential Roasts) available in Sydney, Australia, London, Vancouver and New York. produced by the Hawthorne Press.

Provided by TOOLBELT DIVA

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 1/2 butter, softened
2 teaspoons fresh lemon thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
2 spring onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh lemon rind, finely grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 (1 lb) baby chickens

Steps:

  • Mix 4-1/2 oz butter with the herbs, spring onion lemon rind, 3/4 lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200C).
  • Using your poultry shears, cut down either side of the backbone.
  • Discard the backbone and gently flatten the chickens.
  • Lift the skin from the breastbone and the legs.
  • Gently push the butter between the skin and flesh.
  • Tuck the wings and neck inward.
  • Lay the chickens on a rack in a shallow baking dish.
  • Brush with the remaining butter and juice mixture.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the juices run clear.
  • Remove from oven when done, and set aside for 5 minutes before serving.

Zahra Jabeen
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Roasted herbed baby chickens are one of my favorite comfort foods. This recipe is a great way to make them at home.


Asithandile Dyonase
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This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was overcooked and dry. I'll never try this recipe again.


temesgen estifanos
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I'm not a fan of roasted chicken, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The chicken was juicy and flavorful.


Simeon Ruth
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The chicken was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more herbs next time.


Haqeeqat Tv 7
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This recipe is too complicated. I prefer a simpler roasted chicken recipe.


Near
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Amir Zahoor
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the herbs gave it a wonderful flavor.


Isaac Ferney
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I've tried many roasted chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The herbs really make a difference.


Alana Alana
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I made this recipe for my family and they all raved about it. The chicken was so moist and flavorful.


Hector
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


KiranKiran Kiran
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These roasted herbed baby chickens were a hit at our dinner party! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the herbs gave it a delicious flavor. Even my picky eater loved them!