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Honey-glazed Lemon Chicken Recipe


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Ingredients
  • fresh ground black pepper .
  • kosher salt .
  • 2 1/2 c fresh lemon juice (from about 12 large lemons) .
  • 2 (6.5-7 lb) roasting chickens, rinsed, patted dry .
  • 1/2 c honey, heated until pourable

Directions
  • Step #1 Place each chicken in heavy-duty resealable plastic bag.
  • Step #2 Add 1 1/4 c lemon juice to each.
  • Step #3 Seal bags; turn chickens to coat.
  • Step #4 Refrigerate at least 6 hrs & up to 1 day, turning bags every once in awhile.
  • Step #5 Preheat oven to 450°F Drain chickens; pat dry.
  • Step #6 Sprinkle top each with salt & pepper.
  • Step #7 Place chickens side by side, breast side down, on racks in large roasting pan.
  • Step #8 Roast 15 mins.
  • Step #9 Reduce oven temperature to 375°F Roast 45 mins.
  • Step #10 Turn chickens breast side up.
  • Step #11 Brush all over with honey.
  • Step #12 Continue to roast until cooked through & deep brown, basting with any juices in pan & brushing with honey every once in awhile, about 55 mins longer.
  • Step #13 Transfer chickens to platter.
  • Step #14 Tent loosely with foil wrap to keep warm & let this stand 15 mins.
  • Step #15 Meanwhile, pour pan juices into small saucepan.
  • Step #16 Spoon off fat.
  • Step #17 Rewarm pan juices.
  • Step #18 Spice up with salt & pepper.
  • Step #19 Serve chickens with pan juices.
  • Enjoy the Honey-Glazed Lemon Chicken recipe

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