OVEN ROASTED LEMON CHICKEN RECIPE

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier.

fresh rosemary

🥗Healthier: dried rosemary

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried herbs are more economical and have a longer shelf life.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Thighs are less expensive and remain juicy during cooking.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee is lactose-free and has a higher smoke point.

Begin with a stick of unsalted butter at room temperature.

Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the butter.

Add an all-purpose seasoning blend to the butter and mix until well combined.

Chop gold potatoes and place them in a baking pan.

Oil the potatoes and season with salt and pepper.

Smear the butter mixture all over the chicken thighs, including under the skin, on top, and on the bottom.

Add a couple of sprigs of fresh rosemary to the baking pan.

Toss in a couple of lemon slices into the pan as well.

Bake uncovered at 400°F for about 1 hour, checking at 50 minutes.

Once out of the oven, sprinkle fresh parsley on top of the chicken and spoon the butter from the pan over the chicken before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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