Elisabeth'S Lemon Chicken
Elisabeth's Lemon Chicken is a flavorful, citrus-infused dish featuring tender roasted chicken with a fragrant herb marinade, perfect for lively family dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the juice of the lemon (save the rind), olive oil, garlic, dried basil, dried thyme, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth.
- Place the whole chicken in a plastic bag.
- Pour the marinade ('goop') inside and outside of the chicken.
- Shove the lemon rinds inside the bird and seal the bag with a twist tie.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 day, but 2 days is better. Remove the rinds and place the chicken in a roasting pan.
- Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken.
- Bake in a 400°F oven for 45 to 60 minutes.
- Skim the fat and pour the marinade ('goop') over the chicken before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
491
kcal
25% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).