Experience the true essence of Mediterranean cuisine in this deliciously moist and flavorful roast chicken. Lemon zest and dried rosemary are blended into a tangy, aromatic marinade that seeps into the chicken, resulting in a succulent, beautifully browned roast. Bonus: a quick pan sauce in the fina...
In a bowl, mix together the dried rosemary, coarse sea salt, black pepper, zest and juice from the lemon, chopped onion, and olive oil to create a marinade.
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Pat the chicken dry, and generously brush it with the marinade, making sure to get into all nooks and crannies.
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Position the chicken in a roasting pan, breast-side up.
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Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until the juices run clear when pierced with a knife- this means your chicken is done.
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Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. This ensures the juices redistribute within the chicken, keeping it moist.
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In the meantime, remove excessive oil from the roasting pan and place it over medium heat on the stovetop. Pour in the water and bring to a boil, while scraping the base to collect all those flavorful bits.
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Reduce the mixture to about half, creating a thickened sauce. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.
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Serve the roast chicken drizzled with the pan sauce.