Monday, March 31, 2014
Citrus Roasted Chicken
This meal is definitely - winner, winner, chicken dinner. I adore roasted chicken
and when you add lemons, limes and oranges mixed in with a bunch of fresh
herbs something magical happens. Serve with potatoes or rice and a nice green
vegetable and your weeknight meals is complete. Enjoy.
Citrus Roasted Chicken
8 to 10 pieces of chicken with skin on ( legs, thighs or chicken breast )
2 lemons, one sliced and one juiced
2 limes, one sliced and one juiced
2 oranges, one sliced and one juiced
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon each fresh thyme and rosemary
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 onion, sliced
6 garlic cloves, chopped
4 to 5 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt and pepper ( don't skimp on the salt )
1) In a small bowl mix together lemon, lime, orange, olive oil, sugar, garlic and
a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Place chicken in a 9 by 13 pan and pour the dressing
all over the chicken. Turn chicken to coat evenly.
2) Place chicken skin side up. Sprinkle Italian seasoning, oregano, thyme, paprika,
onion powder, garlic powder on chicken. Scatter your sliced, orange, lemon, lime
and onion all around the chicken. I like to tuck fresh rosemary around as well.
3) At this point I like to add a little more salt and pepper to my liking.
4) Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees for about 1 hour.
Note - if you have time. You can marinate the chicken over night in the olive
oil mixture.
I love roasting chicken with citrus. It's delicious!
ReplyDeleteYour meals are just SO pretty- always!
ReplyDeletemmmm this sounds SO delicious! im making your broccoli feta pasta later this week! :) :) xo jillian - cornflake dreams
ReplyDeleteGood heavens I would make this everyday! So delicious and absolutely stunning photos. You have a gift, Val!
ReplyDeleteYUM. This looks perfect for summer!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorite ways to cook chicken. I can't wait to try your variation!
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious!!!
ReplyDeletelooks like summer to me:)) Loving all the citrus surrounding the chicken. I know it made one fantastic dish!
ReplyDeleteI love roasting chicken with citrus and herbs! This is a beautiful, summery dish, Val. Perfect for spring and summer parties!
ReplyDeleteWhat tantalizing photos! I love roasted chicken also but have never tried any other citrus than lemon. Your recipe sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteum yum and with my love of lemons this recipe is perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love all the colours on this dish! Looks beautiful and sounds tasty!
ReplyDeleteI love this one! So pretty for a summer dinner party. Pinning :)
ReplyDeleteOh my this looks so good and is such a beautiful presentation! I'm going to have to remember this one when entertaining.
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to make this looks too yummy!! But as I was writing it down I couldn't help but notice in the directions first step, you mention sugar, but in ingredients you didn't list it. Was this a typo and if not how much sugar will I be needing?
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