A Roasted Lemon and Ginger Chicken that is easy to make and delicious to eat.
This chicken recipe is perfect for the Mediterranean diet too!
Roasted Lemon and Ginger Chicken
I like that this is a roasted chicken recipe.
Even better, there are not a lot of ingredients that have to go into it.
This chicken recipe reminds me of my Easy Italian Baked Chicken recipe.
Both recipes feature chicken and are friendly to the Mediterranean diet.
However, this chicken recipe has its own unique taste thanks toe hem lemon and ginger.
Do you want to learn more about the Mediterranean Diet?
Find out how to follow the Mediterranean Diet here.
You may be wondering what are the benefits of ginger and lemon.
Certainly, there are are more than one reason for combining ginger and lemon in this recipe.
And, yes, one of those reasons has to do with the wonderful taste that they have when paired together.
However, some folks believe that there are other reasons to enjoy ginger and lemon.
Ginger is said to be good for digestions, inflammation, as well a helpful for prevented certain diseases.
Lemon, on the other hand, is said to be beneficial for the the immune system and blood pressure.
There is a difference between roasting and baking a chicken, in case you were wondering.
Yes, both roasting and baking involve cooking a chicken in an oven.
Also, both roasting and baking are usually the way to make a chicken in healthier diets.
But, there is a difference between roasting and baking.
However, roasting is usually done at a higher temperature and for a shorter time than baking.
The intent of roasting is to brown the skin of the chicken while producing a juicy meat on the inside.
Here are some tips for roasting a Chicken
I just mentioned that roasting is done at a higher temperature than baking a chicken is done at.
As a result, the length of time that your chicken is roasting will probably be shorter than had you baked it.
Here are some more great chicken tips for you.
- Folks like to roast the entire chicken with the skin still on it. This helps keep the chicken meat moist.The goal of roasting chicken is to have brown and somewhat crispy skin while keeping the meat moist.
- Using a roasting pan with a rack will make your life a lot easier when you remove the chicken from the pan. I also like to use parchment paper on my pan for an easier clean up.
- It is common to tie the legs together with kitchen/cooking twine . This is done to help keep the heat inside of the chicken and make cooking of the meat more even.
Here is how to prepare the chicken for roasting.
Prepare your chicken by removing it from the refrigerator about an hour before you are going to roast it.
Remove the giblets from the inside of the chicken.
I like to rinse the chicken and inspect it for any remaining feathers.
I rinse inside and outside of the chicken.
Then pat the chicken dry using a paper towel.
As a reminder, it is important to maintain food safety in your kitchen when preparing a chicken in a recipe such as this one.
You can find helpful guidance on how to safely prepare a chicken from the FDA website. Also, as we have been reminded, wash your hands often.
By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
- Easy Italian Baked Chicken.
- Mediterranean Style Chicken Piccata.
- How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet.
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Roasted Lemon and Ginger Chicken
Roasted Lemon and Ginger Chicken
As mentioned, prepare your chicken by removing it from the refrigerator about an hour before you are going to roast it.
Remove the giblets from the inside of the chicken and rinse it as I described above.
I also mentioned that you can use a roasting pan with a rack will make your like a lot easier when you remove the chicken from the pan.
Lastly, it is common to tie the legs together with kitchen/cooking twine. This is done to help keep the heat inside of the chicken and make cooking of the meat more even.
The ingredients needed to make this Roasted Lemon and Ginger Chicken
- Roasting Chicken- 1. Look for a chicken that is three to five pounds.
- Lemon- 2. Cut one lemon into slices and then quarter the other.
- Grated Ginger– 1 tablespoon. Root is desired.
- Lemon Juice– ¼ cup.
- Olive Oil– ½ cup.
- Seasonings to taste. This can include Italian Seasonings,
Salt, and/or Pepper. - Optional- kitchen/cooking twine
How to Make this Roasted Lemon and Ginger Chicken
- Preheat your oven to 425 and prepare a roasting pan with a rack if desired as it will make your life a lot easier when you remove the chicken from the pan. I also like to use parchment paper on my pan for an easier clean up.
- If you have not already done this, remove the giblets and prep your chicken as indicated above (rinse etc).
- Cut one lemon into slices and quarter the other lemon.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the grated ginger, lemon juice, olive oil and desired seasonings. Then brush this mixture over the chicken. Some folks like to also apply some under the skin and also inside of the chicken.
- Place the quartered lemon inside of the chicken and then you can tie the legs if you desire to do so.
- Arrange the lemon slices around the chicken after placing it into the roasting pan. You can also place any desired vegetable for roasting in the pan. Potatoes, onions, and garlic are popular choices. If you are not using a roasting rack, placing the chicken on top of the vegetables is a good way to roast the chicken and evenly.
- Roast your chicken for 1 ¼ to 1 ½ hours uncovered. Keep an eye on it as it begins to brown. You will know when the chicken is done roasting when the meat is no longer pink, minimum temperature is at 180 degrees (thermometer in inner thigh method), and the juices run clear (cut between the leg and thigh to check).
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This delicious and easy Roasted Lemon and Ginger Chicken will impress everyone. Low in calories, fat and Mediterranean diet and low carb friendly.
Roasted Lemon and Ginger Chicken
Equipment
Ingredients
- Roasting Chicken- 1. Look for a chicken that is three to five pounds.
- Lemon- 2. Cut one lemon into slices and then quarter the other.
- Grated Ginger– 1 tablespoon. Root is desired.
- Lemon Juice– ¼ cup.
- Olive Oil– ½ cup.
- Seasonings to taste. This can include Italian Seasonings Salt, and/or Pepper.
- Optional- kitchen/cooking twine
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 and prepare a roasting pan with a rack if desired as it will make your life a lot easier when you remove the chicken from the pan. I also like to use parchment paper on my pan for an easier clean up.
- If you have not already done this, remove the giblets and prep your chicken as indicated above (rinse etc).
- Cut one lemon into slices and quarter the other lemon.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the grated ginger, lemon juice, olive oil and desired seasonings. Then brush this mixture over the chicken. Some folks like to also apply some under the skin and also inside of the chicken.
- Place the quartered lemon inside of the chicken and then you can tie the legs if you desire to do so.
- Arrange the lemon slices around the chicken after placing it into the roasting pan. You can also place any desired vegetable for roasting in the pan. Potatoes, onions, and garlic are popular choices. If you are not using a roasting rack, placing the chicken on top of the vegetables is a good way to roast the chicken and evenly.
- Roast your chicken for 1 ¼ to 1 ½ hours uncovered. Keep an eye on it as it begins to brown. You will know when the chicken is done roasting when the meat is no longer pink, minimum temperature is at 180 degrees (thermometer in inner thigh method), and the juices run clear (cut between the leg and thigh to check).
Recipe Notes
Roasted Lemon and Ginger Chicken
As mentioned, prepare your chicken by removing it from the refrigerator about an hour before you are going to roast it.Remove the giblets from the inside of the chicken and rinse it as I described above. I also mentioned that you can use a roasting pan with a rack will make your like a lot easier when you remove the chicken from the pan. Lastly, it is common to tie the legs together with kitchen/cooking twine . This is done to help keep the heat inside of the chicken and make cooking of the meat more even.
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Nutrition
Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!
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