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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Chicken

    Lemon Rosemary Chicken

    Published: Mar 26, 2020 · Modified: May 25, 2020 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 38 Comments

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    Lemon Rosemary Chicken is an easy weeknight dinner that is as simple as mixing just a few ingredients together in a roasting dish and putting it in the oven. Juicy chicken thighs, lemon juice, garlic and rosemary all roasted together and there are lots of ways to serve it.

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    Roasted chicken is always a family favourite, and luckily there is lots of different ways to do it so it never gets boring. This is one of our favourite ways to roast chicken, using fresh rosemary, lemon and garlic for a really flavour intense dish that makes great leftovers too. You can never have too many roast chicken recipes, right?

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    • Why should you try it?
    • Step by step
    • What chicken to use
    • What to serve this with
    • How to use leftovers
    • How to store
    • Can it be made in a slow cooker?
    • Extra tips
    • More chicken recipes
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    Why should you try it?

    • A new and exciting way to serve chicken
    • Just a few ingredients
    • Cooked in one pan, so less washing up
    • Great for batch cooking and using leftovers in other meals

    Step by step

    One: In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, fresh rosemary and salt and pepper.

    A small bowl containing and oil and herb dressing

    Two: Put the chicken thighs in a large bowl and add the lemon and rosemary mix and mix it all together to the chicken it covered.

    A large mixing bowl containing chicken thighs and a herb dressing

    Three: Transfer the chicken to a large baking tray and add some more sprigs of rosemary and some lemon slices.

    A large baking tin containing chicken thighs lemon slices and sprigs of rosemary

    Four: Put in a preheated over at 200°C/400°F/Gas 6 for 30-35 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.

    Cooked chicken thighs in a roasting tin with lemon and rosemary

    What chicken to use

    We used bone in, skin on, chicken thighs, because we find they are the juiciest and then skin gets nice and crispy when roasted. You could easily swap them for chicken legs or breasts instead though. Cooking times may vary though - it's always best to use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken is cooked through.

    What to serve this with

    We served ours with our Best Creamy Mashed Potatoes and some roasted carrots and broccoli. But, as with any roast chicken, there are so many ways to serve it.

    You could serve it on top of spaghetti or gnocchi and the juices that are left in the roasting tin will make a lovely sauce. It is nice with rice and couscous too.

    You could also serve it with Easy Cauliflower Cheese, Baked Polenta Fries, Air Fryer Fries or The Best Greek Potatoes.

    Four baked chicken thighs on a plate with lemon slices and sprigs of rosemary

    How to use leftovers

    Why not make a bit batch of this roast chicken so that you have plenty of leftovers to use in meals throughout the week? When the chicken is still hot, shred it up and use it in sandwiches, or salads, in tacos and quesadillas or in your favourite pasta dishes.

    How to store

    Keep the chicken in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Can it be made in a slow cooker?

    Yes, this is a great dish to cook in the slow cooker. I would recommend browning the chicken in a pan for a couple of minutes each side first, just to lock in the flavour and get the skin nice and crispy. Then transfer everything in to the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours.

    Chicken and vegetables on a white plate. A long dish of carrots is in the background

    Extra tips

    • If you want to add a little extra kick of flavour when serving it up, then add a sprinkle of red chilli flakes.
    • You can cook this in the slow cooker instead. Brown the chicken first and then put everything in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours.
    • You can keep the leftover chicken in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    More chicken recipes

    • Sticky Chicken Tray Bake
    • Chicken and Pea Risotto
    • Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
    • Tomato, Chilli and Basil Marinated Chicken
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    Recipe

    Lemon Rosemary Chicken thigh on a plate with mashed potato, carrots and broccoli

    Lemon Rosemary Chicken

    Lemon Rosemary Chicken is possibly the best way to eat chicken. It stays moist, it is full of flavour and it is healthy too.
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    4.98 from 40 votes
    Author: Dannii
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    Course: Lunch
    Cuisine: British, Mediterranean
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Allergen:
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    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 312kcal
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    Ingredients

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    • 8 chicken thighs
    • 1 lemon (juice only)
    • 4 sprig fresh rosemary finely chopped
    • 3 garlic cloves crushed
    • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
    • 1 pinch sea salt and black pepper

    Instructions

    • Mix together the lemon juice, zest, rosemary, garlic and olive oil.
    • Put the chicken thighs in a bowl and add the lemon rosemary mix and mix together.
    • Transfer to a baking tray and add lemon slices and rosemary sprigs
    • Put in a preheated oven at 200C/400F/Gas 6 for 30-35 minutes, until the chicken is cooked.

    Notes

    • If you want to add a little extra kick of flavour when serving it up, then add a sprinkle of red chilli flakes.
    • You can cook this in the slow cooker instead. Brown the chicken first and then put everything in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours.
    • You can keep the leftover chicken in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg
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    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
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    Comments

    1. Irina

      March 27, 2020 at 8:19 pm

      5 stars
      I have just made this chicken. My kitchen is full of flavors. OMG! I love your recipe: thanks for rosemary added to the recipe.

      Reply
    2. Anita

      March 27, 2020 at 8:03 pm

      5 stars
      Such a lovely and simple way to prepare chicken. This is a good recipe for anyone to learn. :)

      Reply
    3. Scarlet

      March 27, 2020 at 3:54 pm

      I love rosemary and lemon on chicken. It is just so flavorful. Yummy!

      Reply
    4. [email protected]

      April 06, 2015 at 7:42 pm

      5 stars
      Those look fab, I'm always looking for ways to jazz up chicken breasts!

      Reply
    5. Alison

      April 06, 2015 at 2:56 pm

      5 stars
      Loving the look of these. We eat loads of chicken in our house and I have a rosemary plant in the garden so will definitely try these soon

      Reply
    6. Gingi

      April 06, 2015 at 5:26 am

      This looks so yummy!! SHARE!!!!

      Reply
    7. Jessica @ kiwiyogirunner

      April 04, 2015 at 1:55 pm

      I am a big fan of simple recipes like this one :) beautiful job once again girl! :)

      Reply
    8. Helen @ Scrummy Lane

      April 04, 2015 at 12:01 pm

      5 stars
      I love this simple dinner idea, Dannii. No fuss but plenty of flavour. I'd serve it with a jacket spud, Greek yoghurt and salad I think. Mmm!
      Happy Easter - don't eat too much chocolate!

      Reply
    9. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom

      April 04, 2015 at 5:27 am

      5 stars
      This lemon and rosemary chicken looks soooo good!! and I love that VonShef Cast Iron Cooking Dish!!! so pretty!!!

      Reply
    10. KAT

      April 03, 2015 at 11:10 pm

      This is so simple and yet so freaking delicious sounding! Rosemary + chicken = match made in heaven!

      Reply
    11. Savita @ ChefDeHome

      April 03, 2015 at 9:35 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious chicken recipe, Dannii!! Love the use of lemon and rosemary! thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    12. Lily Lau

      April 03, 2015 at 9:25 pm

      5 stars
      What a heavenly chicken! You're so creative, thanks for sharing these delicacies with us, Dannii :)

      Reply
    13. Annie @ The Garlic Diaries

      April 03, 2015 at 9:08 pm

      5 stars
      The flavors in this dish are so bright and spring-y! I love it! This looks so delicious, and I absolutely love roasting anything in the oven, whether it be meat or vegetables because the oven does all the work and you can just walk away and forget about it :).

      Reply
    14. Kelley @ Chef Savvy

      April 03, 2015 at 4:46 pm

      5 stars
      You are so right lemon and rosemary go wonderfully together on chicken. Looks amazing!

      Reply
    15. Mir

      April 03, 2015 at 4:34 pm

      5 stars
      Rosemary is my favorite herb! I am so down with making this recipe, Dannii! Love it.

      Reply
    16. Joanne

      April 03, 2015 at 1:11 pm

      Love these bright citrus flavors!

      Reply
    17. Caroldaber

      April 03, 2015 at 8:47 am

      5 stars
      I am going to make this on Sunday. It beats plain roast chicken.

      Reply
    18. P

      April 03, 2015 at 3:11 am

      Even though I don't eat meat, I imagine that this way of cooking and addition of flavors would make any bland soy protein source or tofu a knock-out!

      Reply
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