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Jamie Oliver Lemon Chicken

Jamie Oliver Slow Cooker Chicken Curry
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Jamie Oliver’s lemon chicken is a savoury chicken dish cooked with fresh lemons, garlic, olive oil, and herbs.

The chicken is usually pan-roasted or oven-baked, allowing the lemon to soften and mellow while infusing the meat with a clean, citrusy flavour.

Ingredients

    • Chicken thighs or chicken breasts (bone-in or boneless)

    • Lemons (zest and juice)

    • Garlic cloves, lightly crushed

    • Olive oil

    • Fresh thyme or rosemary

    • Salt and black pepper

    • Chicken stock or white wine (optional, for sauce)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

Pat the chicken dry with kitchen paper and season generously with salt and black pepper. Dry skin helps the chicken brown properly, which is key to building flavour.

Step 2: Brown the Chicken

Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof pan over medium heat. Add the chicken skin-side down and cook until golden and crisp. Turn the chicken and cook briefly on the other side.

Step 3: Add Lemon and Garlic

Add the crushed garlic, lemon zest, and lemon halves or slices to the pan. Let them warm through so the oils and juices release gently into the pan.

Step 4: Add Herbs and Liquid

Scatter over the herbs and pour in a small splash of chicken stock or white wine if using. This creates a light sauce that carries the lemon flavour without drowning the chicken.

Step 5: Roast Until Tender

Transfer the pan to a preheated oven at 190°C (170°C fan). Roast for 25–30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has reduced slightly.

Step 6: Rest and Finish

Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes. Spoon the lemony pan juices over the chicken just before serving.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/lemon-chicken/