Engagement Chicken
Delicious chicken recipe made famous by Glamour magazine.Recipe Ingredients:
| 1 | whole chicken (approx. 3 lbs) | |
| 1/2 | cup | fresh lemon juice |
| kosher or sea salt | ||
| ground black pepper | ||
| 2 | lemons, plus 1 for garnish | |
| fresh herbs for garnish |
Recipe Instructions:
| 1. | Place rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 400F. Remove giblets, wash chicken inside and out with cold water, then let it drain, cavity down, in a colander until it reaches room temperature (about 15 minutes). Pat dry with paper towels. |
| 2. | Pour lemon juice all over chicken (inside and outside). Season with salt and pepper. Prick two whole lemons three times with a fork and place deep inside the cavity. (Tip: If lemons are hard, roll on countertop with your palm to get juices flowing.) |
| 3. | Place bird breast-side down on a rack in a roasting pan, lower heat to 350F and bake uncovered for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and turn it breast-side up (use wooden spoons!); return it to oven for 35 minutes more. |
| 4. | Test for doneness - a meat thermometer inserted in the thigh should read 180F, or juices should run clear when chicken is pricked with a fork. Continue baking if necessary. Let chicken cool for a few minutes before carving. Serve with juices. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon. Serves 2 to 3. |
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