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Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Chicken Lemon

Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Chicken Lemon
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Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Chicken Lemonis a straightforward roasted chicken dish built around lemon, garlic, and herbs. It follows the five-ingredient approach, relying on quality ingredients and good timing rather than long lists or complex steps.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (about 1.5–1.7 kg), jointed

  • 2 lemons

  • 1 whole garlic bulb

  • Small bunch of fresh thyme or rosemary

  • Olive oil

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and prepare

Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Place the jointed chicken pieces into a large roasting tray in a single layer so they cook evenly.

Step 2: Add lemon and garlic

Halve the lemons and squeeze the juice over the chicken. Add the squeezed lemon halves to the tray. Break the garlic bulb into cloves, leaving the skins on, and scatter them around the chicken.

Step 3: Season and oil

Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and season lightly with salt and black pepper. Add the herbs, tucking a few sprigs between the chicken pieces so their aroma infuses the meat as it roasts.

Step 4: Roast gently

Roast uncovered for 45–50 minutes, turning the chicken once halfway through. The chicken should be golden on the outside, fully cooked through, and sitting in a light lemony pan sauce.

Step 5: Rest and serve

Remove the tray from the oven and let the chicken rest for about 10 minutes. This helps the juices settle and keeps the meat tender. Spoon the lemony juices over the chicken before serving.

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