A delightful twist on a classic roast chicken that combines the tangy sweetness of Meyer lemons with savory and succulent roasted chicken. The star ingredient? Clif Family Organic Meyer Lemon Marmalade which is crafted in small batches with sun-kissed lemons straight from our own organic Clif Family Farm. It’s a touch of Napa Valley sunshine in a jar. And if you’re pressed for time, this is a great recipe to keep in rotation for quick meals. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, this dish is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Meyer Lemon Roasted Chicken with Clif Family Organic Estate Olive Oil
Recipe by the Clif Family Culinary Team
Yields 3-4 servings
INGREDIENTS:
1 2-3lb chicken
2 Tbsp salt
Season chicken ahead of cooking by evenly applying salt across all surfaces, including the inside cavity, overnight or for about 12 hours prior to cooking.
For the glaze
1 jar Clif Family Organic Meyer Lemon Marmalade
¼ cup Clif Family Organic Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tsp salt
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried thyme
Pinch of chili flakes
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400° F, preferably with convection.
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for the glaze and stir to combine.
Using a paper towel, blot the chicken dry to remove any excess moisture and transfer to a baking dish. Using a pastry brush, glaze chicken with the Meyer Lemon glaze.
Roast the chicken, rotating every 7-10 minutes until the skin is golden brown. Baste with glaze each time you rotate. Glaze again and drop the oven temperature to 300 and continue to roast until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees (about 30-40 minutes). Remove chicken from oven and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes prior to carving.
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