Lunch: Roast Chicken Au Jus with Lemon and Basil

Recipe by Donald Link Deglazing the roasting pan with white wine results in a rich lemon-and-basil scented jus for this simple roast chicken. Chef Link serves this dish with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon, Basil

Health benefits of Roast Chicken Au Jus with Lemon and Basil

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 whole free-range chicken
salt
Freshly ground pepper
paprika
6 fresh basil leaves
4 thin slices of lemon (round slices)
1 clove garlic
1 onion
oil
1 c. wine
1 c. water
2 tbsp. butter

Instructions

Dry off chicken to remove excess moisture. Season generously with salt, pepper and paprika. Use half the volume of paprika as salt and pepper.
Place the basil, lemon and garlic under the skin of the chicken. Distribute equal amounts on both sides of the chicken. Place one leaf and lemon near the thigh as well.
Place the sliced onions on a lightly oiled sheet pan and place the chicken on top breast side up.
Bake chicken at 350 degrees for about 50-60 minutes. To crisp up the skin more I may go 10 more minutes at 450. Ovens may vary so use your judgment. When chicken is cooked remove it from the sheet pan and on to a cold rack or plate to sit.
Pour wine onto the hot sheet pan and scrape the pan. When the wine is half gone add water and let half of that reduce. Then add butter, let it melt into the reduction, and set aside.
Carefully remove the parts of the chicken with a sharp knife and keep the skin attached (this may take some practice). Serve with the pan sauce. See all recipes and cooking videos from Chef Donald Link. Find more recipes and food photos on Delish!18 Bacon RecipesCool Wedding Cakes36 Brunch Recipestable. addendum {width:630px; margin:0px; padding:0px;} table. addendum tr td {text-align:center; width:150px; padding-right:60px;} table. addendum tr td. last {text-align:center; width:150px; padding-right:0px;} More recipes like this Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Lemon and Basil Couscous Roast Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon Roast Lemon Chicken Roast Chicken with Lemon and Herbs Roast Lemon Chicken More FromRecipes Dinner Share Crispy Pork Chops Dessert Share Sprinkle Cheesecake Ball Appetizers Share Garlic Parmesan Wings Appetizers Share Mini Deep-Dish Pizzas Dinner Share Chocolate Apple Pops Recipes Share 16 Healthy Fall Recipes You Can Feel Good About Dinner Share Cheesy Chicken & Rice Snack Share Cheez-It Crack Dessert Share Oreo Chip Cookies Dinner Share Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo Meals & Cooking Recipes donald link lemon roast chicken basilHomemade Pierogies That Will Make You Queen (or King) of the KitchenMarinated Chicken — Because It Just Tastes BetterSpice Up Weeknight Dinners with Chicken Enchiladas18 Top Rated Chicken RecipesTaste Test: The Final Word on 6 Light BeersHigh-End Chickens Being Fed Scraps from Fancy Restaurants More From Recipes NewsletterAbout UsPress RoomContact UsBestProductsCommunity GuidelinesAdvertise OnlineAbout Our AdsBeing GreenWhy Did I Get This Ad?A Part of Hearst Digital Media©2016 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy PolicyYour California Privacy RightsTerms of UseSite Map var JS_BASE_TRANSLATIONS = {"locales":{"locale":"en_US","fallbackLocales":"en_US"},"en_US":{"translation":{"LANG_TYPE_TO_SEARCH":"Type to Search","LANG_PRESS_ENTER_TO_SEARCH":"Press enter to search","LANG_PRESS_ENTER_OR_SELECT_ONE_OF_THE_SUGGESTIONS_BELOW_TO_SEARCH":"Press enter or select one of the suggestions below to search","LANG_LOAD_MORE_STORIES":"Load more stories","LANG_LOADING_MORE_STORIES":"Loading more stories","LANG_JOIN_THE_CONVERSATION":"Join the Conversation!","LANG_SEE_THE_CONVERSATION":"See the Conversation!","LANG_HIDE_THE_CONVERSATION":"Hide the Conversation"}}};
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