Lemon Chicken With Croutons

Serves: 4

Camila Dooley

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

48

Sweetness

51

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

Directions:

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Watch how to make this recipe

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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F

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Take the giblets out of the chicken and wash it inside and out

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Remove any excess fat and leftover pinfeathers

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Toss the onion with a little olive oil in a small roasting pan

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Place the chicken on top and sprinkle the inside of the cavity with salt and pepper

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Place the lemons inside the chicken

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Pat the outside of the chicken dry with paper towels, brush it with the melted butter, and sprinkle with salt and pepper

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Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken

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Roast for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the juices run clear when you cut between the leg and the thigh

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Cover with foil and allow to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes

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(The onions may burn, but the flavor is good

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) Meanwhile, heat a large saute pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil until very hot

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Lower the heat to medium-low and saute the bread cubes, tossing frequently, until nicely browned, 8 to 10 minutes

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Add more olive oil, as needed, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Place the croutons on a serving platter

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Slice the chicken and place it, plus all the pan juices, over the croutons

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Sprinkle with salt and serve warm