دجاج مشوى بتتبيلة الليمون
American 15 Mins Prep · 90 Mins Cook
- To make the lemon brine, combine 160g of salt, sugar and water and bring to a simmer over a low heat.
- Remove from the heat and add the juice of 3 lemons. Allow to cool.
- Place the chicken in a large container or resealable bag and pour the brine over plus enough cold water to cover the chicken.
- Place in the refrigerator for 4 hours or preferably overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 220°C, gas mark 7.
- Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry using paper towels.
- Place in a roasting dish. Cut one lemon in half and stuff the chicken with the lemon halves. Tie the legs together with string.
- Slice the remaining lemon and halve the head of garlic. Place the chicken breast-side down and arrange the sliced lemons and garlic around it.
- Drizzle with the honey and olive oil and season well with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Scatter the rosemary on the tray and roast for 1-1½ hours, turning the chicken halfway until cooked through and golden.
- Rest for 20 minutes before carving and serving.
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