Martha's Lemon Chicken Recipe

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Martha's Lemon Chicken
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  1. In a small bowl, combine salt and lemon juice. Loosen the skin of the chicken from the flesh. Rub mixture under the skin and in the cavity of the chicker. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; chill at least 4 hours and up to 48 hours, turning occasionally.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F Rinse all of the salt off the chicken with cold water; pat dry wirh a paper towel. Set aside.
  3. I a small bowl, combine gremolata and softened butter. Rub two-thirds of the gremolata mixture under the chiken's skin; rub the rest on the outside. Stuff the cavity with the bay leaves and the quartered lemons.
  4. Place chicken in a large roasting pan, breast side up. Tuck the tips of the wings under the bottom of the bird. Transfer pan to oven. After 40 minutes, baste. If using lemon halves, Place in pan, cut side down. Cover chicken with a 14x18 piece of aluminum foil. Reduce heat to 375°F.
  5. Cook, basting occasionally, until the skin is crisp and golden, 40-45 minutes more. The juices should run clear when the chicken is pierced; an instant read thermometer should register 170F in the deepest part of the thigh when done, Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1018.21 Kcal (4263 kJ)
Calories from fat 691.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 76.8g 118%
Cholesterol 402.93mg 134%
Sodium 9618.26mg 401%
Potassium 850.42mg 18%
Total Carbs 6.25g 2%
Sugars 2.08g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.82g 7%
Protein 72.24g 144%
Vitamin C 47.2mg 79%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 4.7mg 26%
Calcium 72.8mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 198.89 Kcal (833 kJ)
Calories from fat 135.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 118%
Cholesterol 78.71mg 134%
Sodium 1878.79mg 401%
Potassium 166.12mg 18%
Total Carbs 1.22g 2%
Sugars 0.41g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.36g 7%
Protein 14.11g 144%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 79%
Iron 0.9mg 26%
Calcium 14.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 26.4
    Points
  • 27
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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