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Saffron Lemon Chicken Recipe "Tangy Saffron Bliss"

Saffron Kissed Lemon Chicken Recipe

A Mediterranean-inspired roasted chicken infused with saffron, rosemary, and lemon. Crispy skin, moist meat, and a flavorful pan sauce make this dish a delightful main course option.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Austin Carter

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Mortar and Pestle
  • Butcher twine
  • Instant-Read Thermometer

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken
  • kosher salt for seasoning
  • 6 sprigs rosemary
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 2-3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon minced rosemary

Instructions

  • Season the chicken with salt and let it dry-brine in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Preheat the oven to 475�F.
  • Grind saffron and peppercorns, then rub the mixture under and over the chicken skin along with rosemary and lemon slices.
  • Tie the chicken legs together and place it breast side up in a preheated roasting pan.
  • Roast the chicken until the skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165�F.
  • Rest the chicken for 10 minutes before carving.
  • Prepare a sauce using pan drippings, water, butter, and minced rosemary.
  • Serve the roasted chicken with your preferred sides and the prepared pan sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Sodium: 1000mg
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