Roasted Lemon-Herb Chicken

Name: Roasted Lemon-Herb Chicken
Prep time: 24 h
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 24 h 45 min
Yield: 4 pieces, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 quarts water; 1 1/2 lbs bone-in chicken parts; 1 3/4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano; 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil; 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Submitted by NW Cajun Foodie

"One of the biggest complaints about chicken is that the breast tends to dry out during cooking. In this recipe, brining the meat overnight makes it moist and extremely flavorful. If you decide to use boneless chicken it’s only necessary to brine it for 2 to 3 hours. This is not a recipe if you are in a hurry!"

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Ready In:: 24hrs 45mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 4 pieces
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 quarts water
1 ¹⁄₂ lbs bone-in chicken parts
1 ³⁄₄ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
¹⁄₈ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

directions

The night before: Combine the lemon juice, salt and water in a large bowl. Add the chicken pieces, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
The next day: Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry. In a clean large bowl, combine the oil, herbs and pepper. Add the chicken and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for four to six hours to marinate.
Preheat the oven to 350°F Place the chicken pieces on a cookie sheet and bake until cooked through, about 45 minutes.