Simply Lemon Baked Chicken Recipe
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Simply Lemon Baked Chicken

By: MOLLYMARIE 
"A whole roasting chicken sprinkled with fresh lemon and paprika, then slow baked with the lemon halves inside! This recipe is very easy and the chicken comes out moist and tastes great!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (98)

What to Drink?
Wine Pinot Noir
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
3 Hrs
Ready In:
3 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 cup water

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. Rub chicken with salt inside and out. Squeeze lemon juice from lemon halves over outside of chicken, then rub paprika over all. Place squeeze lemon halves inside chicken cavity, then place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour a little water over chicken to prevent drying.
  3. Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 3 hours, basting with water as needed.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 493 | Total Fat: 34.3g | Cholesterol: 170mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2007 by ROLLERPIXI   view full review
I made this dish last night for dinner, but I modified it a bit. I rubbed the chicken with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2003 by KIKUKAT   view full review
Absolutely the juiciest chicken I've ever had. I was a bit alarmed by the amount of salt and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2003 by Lisa   view full review
This chicken is sooo easy- it is tender, moist and delicious!! I used 1T of salt on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2007 by Christine M   view full review
While I like the flavor of lemon, my husband likes things plain. So instead of drizzling...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by AZILE   view full review
I have made this recipe a couple of times and the chicken always turns out moist inside. When...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2003 by MAMA2DOUGLAS   view full review
What a simple recipe! The first time I made this recipe I followed it to the letter and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2006 by What a Dish!   view full review
Easy and tasty. However, do not put all of that salt on it! It would ruin this dish. I just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2003 by ANN4260   view full review
This recipe was quick, easy and delicious. It is great for company. My boyfriend loved it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by SirenOnTheRock   view full review
I was skeptical of the lemon and all that salt, but the result was very good and very easy
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by PKIRKER186   view full review
This is definately a 5 star chicken. EASY and Delicious

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