Caraway-Rubbed Chicken
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
The caraway-and-pepper rub brings out the tenderness and juiciness of the whole chicken.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoonscaraway seedsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonwhole black peppersee savings
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1 teaspoonfinely shredded lemon peelsee savings
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1/2 teaspoonkosher salt or regular saltsee savings
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1 3- to 4-poundwhole broiler-fryer chickensee savings
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2 tablespoonslemon juicesee savings
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Lemon slicessee savings
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 degree F. With a mortar and pestle, slightly crush caraway seed and whole black pepper. Or, in a blender container combine caraway seed with whole black pepper; cover and blend on high for 30 seconds. Stir in lemon peel and salt. Skewer neck skin to back; tie legs to tail. Twist wings under back. Rub caraway mixture over entire bird and under skin of breast.
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Place chicken, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow pan. Insert meat thermometer into center of an inside thigh muscle. Roast, uncovered, 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours or until drumsticks move easily and meat is no longer pink or thermometer registers 180 degrees. Remove chicken from oven. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Carefully drizzle lemon juice over chicken before carving. Serve with lemon slices, if desired.
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Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 223, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Sodium 251 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 25 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 2%, Iron 10%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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