Zesty Lemon and Rosemary Chicken
Zesty Lemon and Rosemary Chicken

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I love fresh rosemary with chicken, and perhaps chopping up the leaves and marinating with the rosemary, garlic and lemon would build the flavor I'm looking for. I'm also thinking that using these ingredients in a compound butter and then rubbing under the skin would be an awesome way to infuse more flavor. Great recipe for Zesty Lemon and Rosemary Chicken.

To get started with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can cook zesty lemon and rosemary chicken using 5 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Zesty Lemon and Rosemary Chicken:
  1. Make ready 1-2 lb chicken thigh or breast
  2. Take 4 sprig of rosemary
  3. Get 1 fresh Lemon balm leaves (or sub)
  4. Take 1 favorite spices
  5. Prepare 1/2 lemon zested

Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Reduce heat to low; stir in lemon zest and juice. Place chicken breasts on sheet of parchment paper. Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, rosemary and oregano, coating on all sides.

Instructions to make Zesty Lemon and Rosemary Chicken:
  1. Preheat the oven to 350. Line the bottom of your baking dish with the fresh lemon balm leaves. ( you can use Basil leaves , sage leaves , whatever you like!)
  2. Place your choice of chicken on top of leaves and season with your favorite spices.
  3. Place sprigs of rosemary between chicken pieces. Spread them out through out the dish.
  4. Spread you zest of half a lemon over chicken evenly.
  5. Cover and bake for 45 min to 1 hour depending on your choice of chicken. Make sure chicken is cooked all the way through.
  6. You can remove the Rosmary and lemon balm leaves when serving. Enjoy!

Cover the chicken with another sheet of parchment paper or place in a large, resealable plastic bag. Add the stock and lemon juice. Spoon sauce from the pan over the chicken. This simple, sensational marinade and sauce for grilled chicken features lemon, garlic, rosemary, and butter. Take the chicken out of the fridge, pat it with kitchen paper and rub it all over with olive oil.

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