SUNDAY'S BEST CHICKEN

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I am the busy mom of four and a nursing student, so weeknight dinners are often rushed. Sunday dinners are very important to our family and everyone loves when I make this old-fashioned chicken recipe. It's the best chicken recipe there is!-Amy Jenkins, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 to 3 medium lemons
2 fresh rosemary sprigs
1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Finely grate the zest from the lemons to measure 2 tablespoons; set aside. Coarsely chop 2 lemons; place chopped lemons and rosemary sprigs in the chicken cavity. Save remaining lemon for another use., Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; brush with oil. Combine the minced rosemary, pepper, salt and lemon zest; rub over chicken., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 2-1/4 to 2-3/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, basting occasionally with drippings. (Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly.), Let stand for 15 minutes before carving. Discard lemons and rosemary sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 calories, Fat 34g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 179mg cholesterol, Sodium 801mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 57g protein.

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