LEMON & HERB CHICKEN | Famous Nandos Lime and herb grilled chicken recipe

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

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

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Bone-in thighs are often cheaper and juicier.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Margarine can reduce saturated fat and cost.

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.

Season the chicken inside and out with salt and black pepper.

Stuff the cavity with lemon halves, garlic cloves, and fresh herbs.

Rub olive oil all over the chicken skin.

Sprinkle paprika over the chicken for color.

Place the chicken in a roasting pan and surround it with chopped onion, carrots, and potatoes.

Pour chicken broth into the pan to keep the vegetables moist.

Roast the chicken for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Baste the chicken with pan juices halfway through cooking.

Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Serve the chicken with roasted vegetables and garnish with fresh herbs.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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