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Roasted Rosemary Citrus Chicken

Roasted Rosemary Citrus Chicken
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
1h
Yields
4 servings

Fresh and flavourful ingredients are key to making this delicious dish.

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ingredients

1
whole Chicken, Organic if possible approximately 1.5 kg
50
g Butter
20
mL Olive Oil
2
sprig Rosemary, chopped very fine
1
Orange, zested
1
Lemon, zested
1
Bay Leaf
Salt and pepper
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directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400F for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Rub the chicken with the butter oil rosemary orange and lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Season the cavity of the chicken with salt and pepper, well cut the orange and lemon in half, place one piece of each in the cavity. Add the bay leaf. Truss for roasting.

Step 4

Place the chicken on a small roasting pan. Place in the warmed oven for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Turn the temperature down to 375F and periodically baste the chicken with the excess oil and juices from the chicken. This will ensure the bird will not dry out.

Step 6

The chicken is done cooking when the (internal)juices run clear.

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