roasted chicken with spicy lemon glaze

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beulah, MI
Updated on Apr 25, 2019

Delicious tender chicken with a sweet kick.

prep time 12 Hr
cook time 2 Hr 30 Min
method Roast
yield 2-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - whole roasting chicken
  • 6 - lemons
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons favorite hot sauce. i used crystal hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup honey

How To Make roasted chicken with spicy lemon glaze

  • Step 1
    Place chicken in resealable bag or shallow bowl. Slice 2 lemons and add to the bag. Zest 1 tbsp of lemon peel and set aside.
  • Step 2
    Squeeze out 1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp lemon juice. Set the 3 tbsp lemon juice aside. Mix the 1/2 cup lemon juice, the olive oil with the minced garlic, salt and pepper. Pour over the chicken and marinate 8 to 12 hours.
  • Step 3
    Preheat oven 400 degrees. Place the chicken in roasting pan covering it with the lemon slices and any remaining lemons halved tucked around the chicken. Roast 1 hour.
  • Step 4
    Meanwhile in a small sauce pan mix the honey, lemon zest, 3 tbsp lemon juice and hot sauce. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Brush the chicken with the honey mixture and continue to roast another hour brushing the chicken every 15 minutes. Once the chicken is done discard the lemons and let the chicken sit for 30 minutes brushing with remaining glaze. Carve and serve

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Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Culture: American
Method: Roast

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