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Lemon, garlic and herb baked chicken

By Jacqui Bellefontaine 2 Comments

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The garlicky, tangy juices that this lemon, garlic and herb baked chicken produces are so delicious make sure you have something to mop them all up, they are too good to waste.

lemon, garlic and herb baked chicken in a roasting tine with oven cloth wrapped around tin

This was the very first recipe I published on Recipes Made Easy, but as I had taken the pictures on my phone it has to be said that they were not exactly great. For my first recipe, I had opted to share one of my favourite fall back recipes that I often turn to when I want something quick and easy. However thanks to those early pictures the recipe was not getting the love it should, so last time I made the dish, I decided to takes some new pictures and republish the post. It’s too good to have hidden in some dusty corner of the web.

lemon, garlic and herb baked chicken in a roasting tin

A versitile easy chicken recipe

  • Quick and Easy
  • Family Favourite
  • Easy Entertaining
  • One Pot

The great thing about this recipe is not only does it make a great mid-week meal, it tastes good enough to share with friends when entertaining informally. You can easily up the ingredients to cater for larger numbers. It’s simple but does rely on using good basic ingredients. I always use free-range chicken, yes they cost a bit more but I really do think they taste better (and lets not go into animal welfare). Even Free range chicken drumsticks and thighs are relatively cheap compared to chicken breasts.  For the most yummy tasting juices, use a good quality olive or cold-pressed rapeseed oil and fresh herbs.

To make the dish all you need to do is prepare all the ingredients and pop them in a roasting tin.  You can prepare it up to this point up to 24 hours in advance, cover and keep in the refrigerator. Then when your ready simply uncover and pop the tray in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until the juices from the chicken run clear when pierced with a skewer.

lemon, garlic and herb baked chicken in roasting tin, with side dishes aroundI serve this with new potatoes,  oven roasted chips, rice or crusty bread with a simple salad or green vegetable, just depending on how the mood takes me.

 

 

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lemon garli and herb baked chicken in a roasting tin
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Lemon, garlic and herb baked chicken
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 
Oven baked chicken portions flavoured with lemon garlic and herbs. Quick and simple to prepare, this dish is perfect for a quick mid week meal.
Course: Dinner,
Cuisine: British
Keyword: chicken, chicken portions, easy chicken dinner, one pot, oven cooked chicken
Skill Level: very easy
Servings: 4
Calories: 472 kcal
Author: Jacqui Bellefontaine
Ingredients
  • 4–6 chicken drumsticks
  • 4–6 chicken thighs
  • 1 lemon unwaxed cut into wedges
  • 4 cloves garlic cut into slices
  • few sprigs fresh rosemary
  • few sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or
  • cold pressed rapeseed oil
metric - US cups
Method
  1. Preheat the oven to 190ºC/180ºC fan/gas mark 5. (375°F)
  2. Place the chicken pieces in a shallow roasting tin, tuck the lemon wedges and sprigs of herbs in between the chicken pieces and scatter the garlic slices over the top.
  3. Drizzle the oil over the chicken and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Roast in the oven for 35–40 minutes or until the juices from the chicken runs clear when pierced with a skewer.
  5. Serve with the juices spooned over.
  6. Notes
  7. I serve this with new potatoes, crispy potato bites or rice with a simple salad or green vegetable, just depending on how the mood takes me.
Recipe Notes

I serve this with new potatoes, crispy potato bites or rice with a simple salad or green vegetable, just depending on how the mood takes me.

Nutrition information is approximate and is meant as a guideline only. (It does not include seasoning with salt and pepper.) 

Nutrition Facts
Lemon, garlic and herb baked chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 472 Calories from Fat 324
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 180mg 60%
Sodium 167mg 7%
Potassium 449mg 13%
Total Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 32g 64%
Vitamin A 2.5%
Vitamin C 18.5%
Calcium 2.9%
Iron 8.4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Filed Under: All Recipes, Poultry and Game Tagged With: chicken, chicken dinner, Easy, one-pot

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  1. Sylvie says

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    Baked Lemons bring such an incredible flavour to dishes, gonna have to try this yummy recipe!

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    • Jacqueline Bellefontaine says

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      Oh I agree baked lemons give a delicious tang to dishes. I really hope you like this one.

      Reply
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