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Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts infused with a zesty lemon and garlic marinade. Slow-roasted at a low temperature before finishing with a high-heat crisp, it delivers a flavorful and golden-brown dish perfect for a comforting family meal.

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 2 small or 1 large lemon
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Main

  • 2 lbs split chicken breasts

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven and marinade: Preheat your oven to 275ºF. Squeeze approximately 3 tablespoons of lemon juice from the lemon(s) and slice the remaining lemon. Mince two cloves of garlic and peel the remaining four cloves. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and freshly cracked pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Marinate the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy finish. Place them in a glass or ceramic casserole dish. Pour the lemon marinade over the chicken, using a spoon to evenly coat the surface. Arrange the peeled garlic cloves and lemon slices around the chicken. For a less bitter flavor, reserve additional lemon slices to add after baking. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  3. Slow roast the chicken: Roast the chicken in the preheated oven at 275ºF for 90 minutes. This slow roasting helps the chicken absorb the flavors and stay moist.
  4. Finish roasting at high heat: Increase the oven temperature to 425ºF and remove the foil from the dish. Baste the chicken with the juices collected at the bottom of the pan. Return the chicken to the oven and roast uncovered for an additional 20 minutes, or until the skin turns golden brown and crispy.
  5. Rest and serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. Slice and serve warm, spooning the flavorful pan drippings over the top for extra moisture and taste.

Notes

  • Use split chicken breasts for even cooking, but bone-in or skin-on chicken pieces work best to retain moisture.
  • If you prefer less bitterness from lemon slices, add them after roasting instead of before.
  • Resting the chicken after roasting ensures juicier meat.
  • Use a glass or ceramic dish to avoid metallic reactions with lemon juice.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/lemon-garlic-roasted-chicken-recipe/