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Lemon-Roasted Chicken
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 (3- to 3 1/2-pound) broiler-fryer
1/4 cup butter or margarine
4 cups chicken broth, undiluted
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 large lemon, sliced (optional)
fresh parsley sprigs (optional)
Directions:
1. Rinse chicken and pat dry. Rub outside of chicken lightly with 3 tablespoons butter. Place remaining butter in cavity of chicken, and truss securely.
2. Place chicken, breast side up, in a shallow roasting pan. Combine chicken broth and lemon juice; pour over chicken. Bake at 400°, basting occasionally, for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until done. Garnish with lemon slices and parsley, if desired.
By RecipeOfHealth.com