A win-win recipe exists. Suddenly the guests came, but there was nothing to feed them? Then this dish is for you! Probably every housewife knows the recipe for chicken with lemon in the oven. The meat in this preparation is very aromatic, tender and with a golden brown. This cooking method does not require special skills and the availability of free time. For those who have never cooked this delicious treat, this article.
Tricks
First, some tips for choosing a chicken. To chicken with lemon turned out as juicy inside, do not choose a carcass lighter than a kilogram. The ideal weight of a chilled chicken carcass is a kilogram + 300 grams. A bird of this size will not be dry and at the same time will not keep you waiting long for readiness. Pay attention to the integrity of the chicken skin so that there are no scuffs, cuts and punctures. The skin should be thin and whole, this is a sign that the chicken is without extra water and fresh.
Lemon should be chosen medium size, bright yellow. Citrus should be resilient - usually fruits with these characteristics without bitter zest are suitable for preparing this dish.
Do not be afraid to add more onions. He will not give any bitterness and smell. Thanks to the mixture of onions and lemon, your chicken will be very juicy, with a spicy taste and aroma.
For marinade, take mayonnaise with lemon juice - this will enhance the taste and smell of your dish.
Black pepper will add flavor. For best results, it is best to use a pepper mill.
To make the crust very ruddy and crispy, during the preparation take out the baking sheet several times and grease the chicken with the fat that it allocated with a cooking silicone brush.
It is best to bake chicken breast-down. So it is better saturated with marinade and natural juice during cooking.
What is needed
If you have the necessary products, then you will have a great chicken with onions and lemon for dinner. Here is what you need:
- chicken or chicken carcass - one piece (remember the weight);
- one lemon;
- large onion head;
- salt and favorite seasonings;
- a couple of tablespoons of mayonnaise with lemon juice.
How to cook
Take a lemon, wash it thoroughly with warm water and put it in a small ladle. Once the water boils, detect seven minutes and turn off the heat. Drain and pierce the lemon in several places with a fork. It is important that there are many punctures on each side. So that the lemon gives its juice to the chicken as much as possible. Take the onion and chop finely - the smaller, the better. Rinse the chicken from all sides and dry it with a kitchen towel. Mix salt with seasonings and grate the chicken - inside and out. Take onions, mix with mayonnaise and start the chicken from the inside, having thoroughly missed everything. Put the lemon inside - to the onion, close the hole and stab with toothpicks dipped in water. Check that the chicken is well closed. Oil a baking sheet and lay chicken and lemon on it. Warm the oven to two hundred degrees and send the bird there. An juicy, rosy chicken will be ready in an hour. Remove it from the oven and remove the toothpicks. Lemon should be removed, cut in half and a small spoon to separate the pulp from the zest. Mayonnaise and spices can be added to the flesh - you get a great sauce for your dish.
The second chicken and lemon recipe
Ingredients:
- whole chicken - one carcass;
- lemon - one piece;
- onion - one piece (large);
- mayonnaise - a couple of tablespoons;
- seasoning and salt - to your taste;
- garlic - three cloves.
This option is different way of pickling. Take the chicken carcass, rinse and pat dry. Cut onion and lemon into large rings, grate the garlic on a fine grater and add to the mixture. Sprinkle with salt and seasonings. Add mayonnaise. Mix well with your hands to give the ingredients juice. Make cuts on the carcass in the area of the breast and thighs. Gently place part of the marinade into the incisions. Thoroughly coat the carcass inside and out. Pour over the leftovers and let stand for half an hour. Wrap the chicken in foil, leaving a small hole on top and place on a baking sheet. Bake chicken with lemon in the oven, preheated to one hundred and eighty degrees, for forty minutes. After the allotted time, open the foil wider and hold the chicken for another ten minutes. As soon as a golden crust forms on top, take out a baking sheet and enjoy a delicious dish.