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lemon roast chicken

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Libby Price
Houston TX . but I live in Ohio for now., OH
(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 2 Hr 30 Min
method Convection Oven

Ingredients For lemon roast chicken

  • 1
    chicken, whole
  • "just a pinch" of salt
  • "just a pinch" of pepper
  • 1 tsp
    oregano
  • 2
    garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    water
  • 3 Tbsp
    lemon juice

How To Make lemon roast chicken

  • 1
    Wash chicken, pat dry, season with salt and pepper.
  • 2
    Sprinkle half the oregano and garlic inside cavity.
  • 3
    Melt butter in large frying pan.
  • 4
    Brown chicken on all sides.
  • 5
    Transfer to crockpot.
  • 6
    Sprinkle with oregano and garlic.
  • 7
    Add water to fry pan, stir to loosen brown bits.
  • 8
    Pour into crockpot.
  • 9
    Cover.
  • 10
    Cook on Low 8 hours.
  • 11
    Add lemon juice in the last hour of cooking.
  • 12
    Transfer chicken to cutting board.
  • 13
    Skim fat.
  • 14
    Pour juice into sauce bowl.
  • 15
    Carve bird.
  • 16
    Serve with some juice spooned over chicken.
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