Stovetop Roast Chicken With Lemon Herb Sauce Recipes

STOVE-TOP "ROAST" CHICKEN WITH LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• Trim chicken of excess fat, but leave skin intact. Cut chicken into 8 pieces. Pat the chicken dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Heat 2 tsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When shimmering and almost smoking, add chicken pieces, skin side down. Cook, undisturbed, 5-8 min or until golden brown.
• Flip chicken over. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add 3/4 c broth, cover tightly and simmer 10-16 min, until breasts register 155°F and thighs register 170°F on instant read thermometer inserted into thickest part. Remove chicken to a plate, skin side up.
• Drain liquid from skillet into Pyrex measuring cup. Wipe skillet clean with paper towel. Add 1 tsp oil to skillet and heat until oil is again shimmering. Return chicken to pan, skin-side down, and cook 4-7 min, until skin is deep golden brown, and breasts read 160°F and thighs 175°F Remove chicken to serving platter, skin-side up, and cover loosely with foil.
• Skim fat from reserved liquids and add enough broth to make 3/4 c total.
• Add 1 tsp oil to skillet (do not wipe clean this time) over low heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring often, until soft, 1 minute. Add flour and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Increase heat to medium-high, add liquid, and bring up to a simmer, scraping the fond off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spatula or spoon. Keep at a rapid simmer 2-3 min, or until reduced to 1/2 cup. Add any juices accumulated in the serving platter.
• Remove from heat and whisk in lemon juice, parsley, chives and butter. Adjust seasoning to taste, pour sauce around chicken, and serve.

CHICKEN WITH A LEMON HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• For the Chicken: Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F.
• Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the skillet. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper on the smooth side of each breast. Place in the skillet seasoned side down and cook without disturbing until brown and crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season the top side of the chicken and flip. Cook 1 minute over the burner; then transfer the skillet to the oven until chicken registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 6 to 8 minutes more. Place on a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
• For the sauce: smash the garlic clove, sprinkle with the salt, and with the side of a large knife, mash and smear the mixture to a coarse paste. Transfer to a blender with the parsley, mint, pepper, lemon zest, and juice. Pulse until coarsely chopped and then slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Pour into a small bowl and adjust seasoning. Deglaze pan with the sauce, if desired, and serve with the chicken.

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Pat chicken dry. Cut lemon in half; squeeze juice over chicken. Place lemon in cavity. Rub garlic over chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper., Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, basting occasionally with pan juices and adding carrots and onion during the last hour. Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly. , Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest and food coloring if desired. , Serve sauce with chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle with green onion. Freeze option: Cool chicken, vegetables and sauce. Cut chicken into parts and freeze along with vegetables and sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve as directed.

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 ROAST CHICKEN DINNER

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper. Stir in potatoes, carrots and onions. Pour into baking dish.
• Rub chicken all over with remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Place thyme, rosemary, garlic and lemon wedges in cavity of chicken. If desired, tie legs together with 6-inch piece of cooking twine.
• Place chicken, breast side down, on top of potato and vegetable mixture. Roast 30 minutes; carefully turn chicken breast side up. Continue to roast 25 to 35 minutes longer, until legs move easily when lifted or twisted (at least 165°F in thickest part of thigh) and potatoes are tender.

ROASTED GARLIC-GLAZED CHICKEN WITH LEMON-HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• For the Roasted Garlic Glaze:.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Cut off the top third of each head of garlic.
• Put them on a parchment or foil-lined baking sheet, drizzle 2 tablespoons of the oil over the tops, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
• Turn the garlic cut side down and roast until the cloves are soft and golden brown, about 1 hour.
• Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle.
• Into a food processor squeeze each head of garlic gently to release the flesh.
• Add the egg yolks, lemon juice, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and puree on high speed.
• Add the remaining 1/2 cup of oil in a slow, steady stream and process until the glaze is thick and smooth.
• Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
• (The glaze can be made up to 1 day in advance).
• For the Chicken:.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Separate the legs& thighs.
• Season the chicken on both sides with the Essence.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in each of 2 large ovenproof skillets over medium-high heat.
• Place the chicken pieces skin side down in the hot pans and sear for 6 minutes.
• Remove from the heat.
• Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and 2 sprigs of thyme to each pan, and place in the oven.
• Roast for 16 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and carefully turn the chicken halves with tongs.
• Brush the skin side of each chicken with the garlic glaze and roast skin side up until the skin is crisp, about 10 minutes longer.
• For the Lemon Herb Sauce:.
• In a small saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a simmer.
• Transfer to a blender or food processor.
• Add the mustard and process on high speed.
• With the motor running, add the lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs, and process until smooth.
• Serve immediately.

SIMPLE LEMON HERB CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut lemon in half, and squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon on chicken. Season with salt to taste. Let sit while you heat oil in a small skillet over medium low heat.
• When oil is hot, put chicken in skillet. As you saute chicken, add juice from other 1/2 lemon, pepper to taste, and oregano. Saute for 5 to 10 minutes each side, or until juices run clear. Serve with parsley for garnish.

LEMON-HERB ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine butter, rosemary, thyme, garlic and lemon peel in small bowl and stir to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Herb butter can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)
• Preheat oven to 450°F. Rinse chicken; pat dry. Slide hand under skin of chicken breast to loosen skin form meat. Reserve 2 tablespoons herb butter for gravy. Rub half of remaining herb butter over chicken breast under skin. Spread remaining herb butter over outside of chicken. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Truss chicken to help hold shape.
• Place chicken in heavy large roasting pan. Roast 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Roast chicken until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of inner thigh registers 175°F. and juices from thigh run clear when chicken thigh is pierced with skewer, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Lift chicken and tilt slightly, emptying any juices from cavity into roasting pan. Transfer chicken to platter. Tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.
• Pour pan juices into large glass measuring cup. Spoon fat off top. Add wine to pan. Place pan over high heat; bring wine to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Pour wine mixture into cup with pan juices. Add enough broth to same cup to measure 2 1/4 cups liquid. Melt reserved 2 tablespoons herb butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour; whisk until smooth and beginning to color, about 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in pan juices. Boil until thickened to sauce consistency, whisking occasionally, about 7 minutes. Season gravy with salt and pepper. Arrange lemon and rosemary around chicken on platter. Serve with gravy.

STOVETOP ROAST CHICKEN WITH LEMON HERB SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• For Chicken 1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a 12 inch skillet over med. high heat until just smoking. Add chicken skin side down and cook without moving until golden brown, 5-8 minutes. May have to do in two batches. 2. Using tongs, flips chicken pieces skin side up and reduce heat to med-low, add 3/4 cup of chicken broth to the skillet, cover and cook until the thickest part of the breasts registers 155 degrees and the thickest part of the drumstick/thigh registers 170 degrees, 10- 16 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate, skin side up. 3. Pour liquid from skillet into a measuring cup and reserve. Wipe out skillet. Add the remaining 1 Tbs oil to the skillet and heat over medium high heat until shimmering. Return chicken pieces skin side down and cook without moving until skin is deep golden brown and crisp, 4-7 minutes. Transfer to serving platter and tent loosely with foil. 4. Add enough broth to reserved cooking liquid to measure 3/4 of a cup. Sauce 1. Heat remaining oil in skillet over low heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 2 minutes. 2. Add the flour and cook stirring constantly, about 30 seconds. 3. Increase heat to medium high, add reserve liquid and bring to a simmer, scrapping the skillet with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Simmer rapidly until reduced to 1/2 cup, 2-3 minutes. 4. Stir in any juices from the resting chicken, cook for 30 second more. 5. Off heat, whisk in parsley, chives/thyme, lemon juice and butter. Pour sauce on chicken and serve.