Dinner for 2
Rosemary Lemon Roast Chicken
A whole chicken roasts with lemon and rosemary until the meat reaches a safe temperature and the skin turns browned.
$8.10for 4 servings
$2.02 per serving$8.10 for 4
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Photo: tasteofhome.com
- 160 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 10, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 2.5 | $1.50Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.41Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.75Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.05 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lemons
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 roasting chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp minced fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp coarsely ground pepper
- 3/4 tsp salt
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and rub it with olive oil, rosemary, pepper, and salt.
- Put lemon halves and rosemary sprigs inside the chicken cavity.
- Roast for 20 minutes, then lower the oven to 350 F and roast for 110 minutes.
- Check that the thickest thigh reaches 165 F, then rest the chicken for 15 minutes.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with chicken breast, boneless on sale.
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