

This recipe takes about 30 minutes to prep, and the cooking time is pretty much hands off. I recommend using kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper for this recipe. It helps to bring out the flavors of the food.
SLOW BURN CHICKEN SKIN
Salted butter: Salted butter helps to get that skin wonderfully crispy and keeps the meat wonderfully juicy.They both have slightly earthy tones with hints of lemon and mint. Fresh thyme and sage: Thyme and sage are two of my favorite herbs for roasting.Garlic: This recipe requires a whole bulb of garlic, and the bigger the better.Don't be tempted to use bottled lemon juice, the results won't be near as good. Lemons: You will need 4 lemons for this recipe and we use the zest and the juice.At the very least, for those living in the states, it should be anti-biotic and hormone free. If you can, buy organic and it should be air-chilled, that's going to give you the best flavor. Whole Chicken: Splash out on the best chicken you can.

You don't need a load of fancy ingredients to make a wonderful meal. The beauty of a roast chicken is it's simplicity. Go forth and feast, it's what Sunday's are for!įor a quicker method, be sure to check out my Buttermilk Roasted Chicken.īe sure to check out all of my top tips to cook the perfect roasted chicken! Ingredients You Will Need No roast dinner is complete without the sides, so be sure to serve this up with my Roast Potatoes, Sautéed Brussels Sprouts and lashings of Red Onion Gravy. Simple enough to serve up for a lazy Sunday feast and fancy enough for special occasions like Easter, Christmas and family birthdays. I have perfected this recipe over many, many years! It's hands down my favorite way to make roasted chicken and is my go to recipe when I've got a roast dinner craving. It's such a great time to catch up with everyone and look forward to the week ahead.

I totally didn't appreciate it at the time, but now that I'm all grown up it's a tradition that I really enjoy. One of the best things about growing up was a family Sunday roast. This recipe was first published in January 2016 and has been updated with new photos, tips and tricks! This whole roasted chicken is perfect for family meals and special occasions. Rubbed with herb and garlic butter and slow roasted with lemons, the chicken comes out wonderfully juicy with a golden brown crispy skin. This delicious slow roasted chicken is simple to prep and loaded with flavor.
