RCI-MT.004.0735.001
Skillet Roasted Chicken
Chicken, Consumer Pack (Whole/Bagged), Frozen by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 6
Prep40 min
Cook45 min
Total85 min
Servings4
Difficultybeginner
Ingredients
- chicken1 wholethawed and washed
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 can
- 2 tablespoons
Method
1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the whole chicken dry with paper towels and season generously inside and out with salt and pepper.
2
Heat the margarine or butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until melted and foaming.
3
Place the chicken breast-side down in the hot skillet and sear for 3–4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
4 minutes
4
Flip the chicken breast-side up and pour the chicken broth around (not over) the chicken.
5
Drizzle the lemon juice over the chicken, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
6
Roast for 40–45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured at the thickest part of the thigh (not touching bone).
43 minutes
7
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest in the pan for 5 minutes before carving or serving.