ROASTED CHICKEN WITH LEMON SAUCE

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Our family loves chicken cooked many ways, but this roasted version is one of our favorites. If your family likes lemon flavor, this is a good dish to try. It's so simple to make. -Geneva Garrison, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)
1 medium lemon
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 medium carrots, cut into chunks
1 large onion, quartered
LEMON SAUCE:
1/2 cup sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup cold water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 to 2 drops yellow food coloring, optional
1 green onion, sliced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Pat chicken dry. Cut lemon in half; squeeze juice over chicken. Place lemon in cavity. Rub garlic over chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper., Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, basting occasionally with pan juices and adding carrots and onion during the last hour. Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly. , Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest and food coloring if desired. , Serve sauce with chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle with green onion. Freeze option: Cool chicken, vegetables and sauce. Cut chicken into parts and freeze along with vegetables and sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640 calories, Fat 32g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 179mg cholesterol, Sodium 414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 57g protein.