SIMPLY LEMON BAKED CHICKEN

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A whole roasting chicken sprinkled with fresh lemon and paprika, then slow baked with the lemon halves inside! This recipe is very easy and the chicken comes out moist and tastes great!

Provided by MOLLYMARIE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (4 pound) whole chicken
2 tablespoons salt
1 lemon, halved
1 tablespoon paprika
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Rub chicken with salt inside and out. Squeeze lemon juice from lemon halves over outside of chicken, then rub paprika over all. Place squeeze lemon halves inside chicken cavity, then place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour a little water over chicken to prevent drying.
  • Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 3 hours, basting with water as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 170.3 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1903.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Luqman Babatunde
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This is my new favorite way to make chicken! It's so easy and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I love the lemon flavor, and it's healthy too!


Nwabyeze Malcolm
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The lemon flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Uzzal Das
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so juicy and flavorful. I also love the lemon flavor. It's the perfect dish for a weeknight meal.


Zac Rawson
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This is a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the lemon added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again.


Temesgen Assefa
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon flavor was just right. I will definitely be making this again.


chriss dsm
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This is my go-to recipe for baked chicken. It's so easy to make and the chicken always comes out perfectly cooked. I love the lemon flavor, and it's healthy too!


Ruth Nalwoga
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the lemon added a nice brightness. I will definitely be making this again.


Anna Loots
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The chicken was juicy and flavorful. The lemon added a nice tangy flavor. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a hit with the whole family!


Hina Shazadi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The lemon flavor was subtle but still noticeable. I will definitely be making this again.


Never Give up
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the chicken and asked for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper!


Albert Arhin
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the lemon added a nice brightness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Asif Javaid
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the chicken always comes out perfectly cooked and flavorful.


Rommy Enos
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and tender, and the lemon flavor was perfect. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus, and it was a hit with the whole family.


mohamed gamel
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I made this for dinner last night and my family loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon flavor was just right. I will definitely be making this again.


Renante Alcantara
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This lemon baked chicken is so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the lemon added a bright and zesty flavor. I will definitely be making this again!