Lemon Chicken Bake
At the end of a weekend, I always want something to eat which requires very little thought and stress. This basic lemon roasted chicken ticks all the boxes – and if you wish to add other favourite vegetables such as fennel, sweet potatoes throw them in!
4
1 hour +
Ingredients
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1 large fresh chicken- fat trimmed and cut in half
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1 bulb garlic - broken into cloves- peeled
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2 large lemons- peel removed & juice
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4 bay leaves
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2 sticks cinnamon bark- broken
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Largest red onions can find- peeled and trimmed
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4 tbsp coconut oil- (liquid)
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Freshly ground black pepper
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Sea salt
Instructions
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01 Oven temperature : 350ºF/180º/Gas 4
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02 Prepare chicken - remove fat, excess skin and cut in half.
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03 Throw ALL ingredients into a large roasting tin, top with fresh lemon juice and coconut oil. Season well and mix by hand to make sure all lightly coated with the lemon juice and coconut oil.
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04 Roast in a moderate hot over for minimum 1 hour or until chicken golden brown and vegetables soft.
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05 Serve hot with boiled rice, favourite potato mash or leave plain with extra fresh lemon.
Notes
This recipe is a new take on the traditional Roast Chicken. Its not complicated and delicious to eat.
