Lemon is often used in cooking. Pies are baked with it, fish and meat dishes are prepared. It is served with tea and strong drinks. Today we will consider a recipe for cooking whole chicken with lemons. Cooking is easy, the taste and appearance of the chicken is excellent.
It is necessary
- - whole chicken - 1 pc.;
- - lemon - 4-5 pcs.;
- - a sprig of rosemary - 2-3 pcs.;
- - butter - 30 g;
- - fresh potatoes - 5 pcs.;
- - salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the oven, heat it to 200 degrees. Rinse the chicken, brush the outside with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Wash the lemons and cut in half. Divide the large ones into three parts. Fold the lemon slices inside the chicken, and pour the lemon juice over the bird. Tie and fold the legs and wings of the carcass.
Step 3
Wash the potatoes, peel and cut in half. Arrange the potato halves on a baking sheet around the chicken. Sprinkle everything with rosemary. Melt the butter and pour onto the semi-finished product. Roast potatoes and whole chicken in lemons for an hour. Offer the finished dish immediately for tasting.
