Olivia Newton-John's Lemon Chicken

Treat your family to this tasty chicken!

skill level

Easy

time

60-120min

servings

4 to 6

cost

Contributed by : Olivia Newton-John

This fresh roasted chicken is great for a family meal. It comes together quickly and is a huge hit with even picky eaters.

things you'll need.

ingredients

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step 1

ingredients Butter

instructions Preheat the oven to 400F. Lightly grease a roasting pan and place a wire rack in the base of the pan.
step 2

ingredients 3 pound Organic chicken
Salt and pepper

instructions Trim any excess fat from the chicken and discard the neck. Rinse the chicken (including the cavity) under cold running water and pat dry with paper towel. Season the cavity with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
step 3

ingredients 1 teaspoon black peppercorn
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon lemon zest

instructions Combine black peppercorn, salt, fennel seeds, and lemon zest in a coffee grinder and grind into a rub.
step 4

ingredients 1 Large lemon
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 tablespoon Melted butter
1 scallion

instructions Using a fork or metal skewer, prick the lemon all over and place inside the chicken cavity along with the scallion. Combine the oil and butter and rub all over the outside of the chicken. Next rub the chicken with the peppercorn and fennel rub. Roast the chicken for 45 minutes - 1 hour, or until the juices run clear when the thigh is pierced with a knife. Remove from the oven and allow to rest, covered, for 10 minutes before serving.
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