Lemon Baked Chicken Recipe
Chicken lovers must try this lovely and divine recipe. If you are thinking of baking chicken this weekend and you haven`t come up with a recipe try this lemon baked chicken recipe and impress yourself and your loved ones. I love baking whole chickens because you can stuff more ingredients in it than baking chicken breast. This lemon baked chicken recipe recipe is simple and easy to make. Both first timer’s and pros can have a go at this recipe and you`ll be pleased with yourself. A perfect dish for your healthy lunch meal, goes well with any type of salad, I love it with wine. This lemon baked chicken recipe is one of those great dishes that should be enjoyed at least a few times a year.
Ingredients
- 1 (4 pound) whole chicken
- (*chicken breasts are recommended for this diet.)
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 cup water
Directions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- Rub chicken with salt inside and out.
- Squeeze lemon juice from lemon halves over outside of chicken, then rub paprika over all.
- Place squeeze lemon halves inside chicken cavity, then place chicken in a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Pour a little water over chicken to prevent drying.
- Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 3 hours, basting with water as needed.
Makes 8 servings.
Enjoy!
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Photo by justin