Lemon Herb Chicken With Roasted Vegetables And Walnuts Recipes

LEMON AND HERB ROAST CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Adjust the oven rack to the top position and preheat to 450 degrees F. Toss together the potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, 1 teaspoon of the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper on a rimmed baking sheet and arrange in a single layer. Roast until the vegetables brown slightly and the potatoes just begin to soften, about 20 minutes, tossing halfway through.
• Meanwhile, rub the chicken breast skin with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and sprinkle with the poultry seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Once the vegetables begin to soften, put the chicken breasts on top and roast until the skin is golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Remove the chicken breasts and let them rest for a few minutes. Toss the roasted vegetables with juice from 1 of the lemon halves and the parsley. Cut the bones from the chicken breasts and slice the meat. Divide the chicken and roasted vegetables among 4 plates. Cut the remaining lemon half into wedges and serve alongside.

ROASTED LEMON HERB CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine the seasoning, salt, mustard powder, garlic powder and black pepper; set aside. Rinse the chicken thoroughly, and remove the giblets. Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons of the spice mixture inside the chicken. Rub the remaining mixture on the outside of the chicken.
• Squeeze the juice of the 2 lemons into a small bowl or cup, and mix with the olive oil. Drizzle this oil/juice mixture over the chicken.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until juices run clear, basting several times with the remaining oil mixture.

LEMON-HERB CHICKEN WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300°.
• Halve the lemon and cut 3 very thin slices from 1 half; halve the slices. Squeeze the juice from the other half and set aside.
• Loosen the skin over the chicken breasts and thighs and carefully stuff the lemon slices, 8 of the sage leaves and the parsley under the skin. Season cavity with salt and pepper, then stuff it with the remaining lemon, 3 sage leaves, 1 thyme sprig and 2 garlic cloves. Rub 1 tablespoon of the oil over the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Tie the legs together or make slits in skin and pull drumsticks through.
• Coat bottom of roasting pan with the remaining oil. Set the chicken, breast side down, in the pan and roast for 10 minutes.
• While the chicken is cooking, blanch the Brussels sprouts in boiling water, about 2 minutes. Drain, cool slightly, and halve.
• Add Brussels sprouts, beets, turnips, onions, carrots and sage leaf, thyme sprig and garlic clove to the roasting pan. Season with salt and pepper and roast for 1 hour. Add 3/4 cup of stock to the pan and roast for an additional 20 minutes.
• Raise the oven temperature to 450°. Turn the chicken breast side up and baste. Roast 10 minutes longer, or until the bird is browned and a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°. Transfer the chicken to serving platter and tent with foil.
• Place veggies back in oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes, or until tender. Transfer the vegetables to the platter and tent with foil.
• Set the roasting pan over a burner or pour juices into a heated pot and bring to a boil. Add the remaining 1/4 cup stock and reserved lemon juice and bring to a simmer over moderately high heat, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan (or adding them to the pot. Remove the pan from the heat and swirl in the butter. Season the jus with salt and pepper; transfer to a warmed gravy boat.
• Carve the chicken. Sprinkle the walnuts over the chicken and vegetables and serve with the jus.