How to Make Simple Lemon-Baked Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing beats the comforting aroma of lemon and herbs wafting through the kitchen as a chicken bakes in the oven. This simple and flavorful recipe for Lemon-Baked Chicken is perfect for a family dinner or a gathering with friends. The tangy flavor of lemon combined with the juiciness of the chicken makes for a delicious and satisfying meal.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it requires minimal effort and ingredients. With just a few simple steps, you can have a succulen...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 cup water

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Rub chicken with salt inside and out. Squeeze lemon juice from lemon halves over outside of chicken, then rub paprika all over. Place lemon halves inside chicken cavity, then place chicken into the prepared baking dish. Pour water over chicken to prevent drying.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, basting with water as needed, until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 3 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    493 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 170mg
    • Sodium: 1904mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 43g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 469mg