lemon chicken

LEMON CHICKEN

lemon chicken

INGREDIENTS

*1kg chicken(with skin)
*2 lemon zest
*1/3 cup lemon juice
*2 tbsp chopped thyme(fresh)
*1 tsp kosher salt
*2 tbsp melted butter
*1 tsp black pepper
*2 tsp chopped rosemary(fresh)
* lemon slices for garnish
*2 garlic cloves crushed

MARINATION FOR CHICKEN

*Place lemon zest,salt,lemon juice,rosemary,thyme,pepper,garlic in a large bowl,mix it.
Place the chicken pieces in the bowl and marinate it for 2 hours and put inside a refrigerator.
*Preheat the oven to 425°F.Put marinated chicken pieces in a large baking dish.Brush melted butter on each pieces of chicken.
*Bake for 20 minutes and baste the chicken pieces with remaining marinate.Bake for another 15-25 mins until the chicken is cooked through.
*Pour the juices from the pan into a serving bowl.Serve the chicken with juices on the side and serve it.

lemon chicken