Can I prepare the baked chicken in advance?

Yes, you can marinate the chicken thighs and cut the vegetables ahead of time. Store them separately in the refrigerator and only bake the chicken and vegetables when you are ready to serve the dish.

What if my oven doesn't have a steam function?

No problem, no worries! Place a small ovenproof dish with some hot water at the bottom of the oven to create steam. Also, regularly baste the chicken with the juices released from the dish while baking. This way, the meat stays nice and tender, and the skin gets that beautiful golden brown color.

Why do we tie the chicken's legs together with kitchen twine?

By tying the legs close to the body (trussing), the chicken cooks much more evenly in the oven. Moreover, this firmly holds the sprigs of fresh rosemary in place, allowing all those delicious essential oils to infuse beautifully into the meat while roasting.

Chicken with lemon in the oven

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40min

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Easy

There’s really nothing like the wonderful aroma of a classic roasted chicken in the oven that fills the whole house, right? Today we're making an absolute winner: a sunny, zesty Italian chicken with lemon garlic rosemary! No dry pieces of meat here, because thanks to a clever steaming technique and a meat thermometer, this rooster stays super juicy on the inside. Do you want to roast that chicken in the oven with a golden brown crust? Then this chicken recipe is exactly what you're looking for. We squeeze the confit garlic and roasted lemon after baking into the juices for the most delicious, aromatic sauce ever. A delightful lemon chicken from the oven to enjoy with the whole family!

Ingredients

What do you need?

Quantity: 3P

1 whole chicken of about 1.250 kg
4 to 5 sprigs of rosemary
1 lemon, washed
1 bulb of garlic
3 tbsp olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
Salt
250 ml chicken broth