Recipe

Lemon, Maple And Garlic Roast Chicken

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    The flavors of this chicken are all I need in the summer.

    Super bright from the lemon, just a touch of sweetness to balance out the acidity and lots and lots of garlic because, well, chicken and garlic are best friends forever.

    I included a bunch of different variations based on different cuts of chickens you may have in your house so that you can easily make this today. Or tomorrow. Or today AND tomorrow.

    Wait, also, I’m going to include links to the chimmi-schug pesto recipe and techie recipe. Why? Just because.

    Happy Monday Everyone!

    ✌&,

    Danielle

  • LEMON, MAPLE & GARLIC CHICKEN

    Ingredients

    1. 2 chickens, spatchcocked, skin loosened

    For the rub

    1. 6 Tbsp. minced garlic
    2. 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
    3. Zest of 1 large lemon
    4. 1 Tbsp. olive oil

    For the Chicken

    1. 4 tsp. salt, divided
    2. 4 tsp. cracked black pepper, divided
    3. 3 large lemons, halved
    4. *See notes for instructions using different cuts of chicken

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350f and liberally grease a half size baking sheet.
    2. Pat chickens very dry and lay skin and breast side down on the baking sheet.
    3. In a bowl, stir together the garlic, maple syrup, olive oil and zest.
    4. Sprinkle 1 tsp each of salt and pepper over each chicken.
    5. Next rub a quarter of the rub onto the back side of each chicken, making sure to get it into all the nooks and cramnnies.
    6. Take 2 of the lemon halves and squeeze one over each chicken.
    7. Flip the chicken over.
    8. Now repeat the process on the tops of the chickens.
    9. Sprinkle 1 tsp each salt and pepper over the top.
    10. Next divide remaining rub mixture in half and rub each chicken with half the mixture.
    11. Only this time be sure and get plenty of that rub under the skin and directly onto the flesh for extra flavor!
    12. Lastly take 2 more halves of the lemons and squeeze on top of each chicken.
    13. Place the rest of the lemon halves on the baking tray to roast right along side the chicken.
    14. Place baking sheet in the oven and bake for 1 hour until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy!
    15. Immediately before serving squeeze the juice of the roasted lemons right over there chicken!
    16. Serve hot and enjoy!
    17. *You can prep this in advance by marinating the chicken in the rub ingredients from the night before. Just add the salt and pepper directly to the rub, then spreading it on both sides of the chicken.

    If your using other cuts of chicken follow this guide

    Boneless Chicken cutlets (for 12 thin cutlets)

    1. Marinate cutlets in rub ingredients + 1 tbsp salt and pepper.
    2. (Marinate for 1 hour or overnight)
    3. Grill on high heat.
    4. Once you put the chicken on the grill squeeze lemon over the top.

    For chicken legs aka. drumsticks or polices (for 12 legs)

    1. Marinate legs in rub ingredients + 1 tbsp salt and 1 tbsp pepper.
    2. Right before baking add the juice of 1-2 lemons to the bowl or bag where the chicken is marinating.
    3. Allow to sit for five minutes then transfer to a balding sheet and bake, uncovered, on 350f for 1 hour.

    CHIMMISCHUG PESTO

    INGREDIENTS:

    1-3 Jalapeños (depending how spicy you like it.)

    7 Cloves garlic, peeled

    1 cup cilantro leaves

    1&1/2 cups parsley leaves

    Juice of 1/2 a lemon or lime (you know which I prefer)

    1/2 tsp. kosher salt

    1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

     

    INSTRUCTIONS:

    Place jalapeños and garlic in a food processor.

    Blend till finely minced.

    Add herbs, lemon, salt and pepper.

    With food processor running drizzle in oil.

    Taste to adjust seasoning.

    Pour into an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 10 days!

    Tehina Dip/Sauce

    Ingredients

    1. 3 cloves of garlic
    2. juice form one lemon
    3. 2 tsp salt
    4. 1 tsp black pepper
    5. 1/2 cup sesame paste
    6. 1/2 cup very cold temperature water
    7. 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

    Instructions

    1. Start by crushing your garlic in the mortar and pestle until it forms a paste.
    2. Stir in lemon juice, salt, pepper and sasame paste until combined.
    3. Slowly add in water until you reach the consistency you like. I like mine a little more runny when I’m using it for a salad, but thicker when I’m serving as a dip.
    4. If you are using parsley, add at the end.

    Notes

    1. If you don’t have a mortar and pestle you can easily make this in a food processor or blender!

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