Next I stuffed the Chicken with Lemon Wedges and Whole Garlic Cloves. Then I rubbed Sea Salt and Pepper on the outside of the Chicken. So this time around I decided to rub the entire Chicken inside and out with Olive Oil and Lemon Juice. The Chicken was still edible, but had zero flavor. The first time I used butter to rub the Chicken with and then used only Sage. It took me a few tries to perfect the flavors in this recipe. ![]() I prefer using my 6 Qt Cast Iron Dutch Oven (affiliate) over a traditional roasting pan because the heat distributes more evenly in a Cast Iron Dutch Oven. I recommend using fresh Herbs over dried, you will get so much more flavor.įor the Acorn Squash, I chose the smallest one I could find so it would fit in my Dutch Oven better. I used a large handful of each of the Herbs. I actually found a package in the produce aisle labeled ‘Poultry Herbs’, which included Thyme, Rosemary, and Sage. If you can’t find them all in the same package, you can purchase separately. The key to making this Chicken so flavorful is the Lemon and the fresh Herbs. In fact I think I might make this again for Thanksgiving since it’ll just be me and Gavin celebrating this year. This meal is also a great option for smaller holiday gatherings. Organic Chickens will be a bit more, I paid $13 for this one, and it was worth every penny! All together this hearty meal was under $20. I used an Organic Whole Chicken for this recipe, because I always try to buy Organic when I can. Generally a whole Chicken will cost anywhere between $6-$8. This is also a relatively cheap meal to make. ![]() When the temps drop, my internal clock kicks in and I immediately want to cook big hearty meals in the oven, like this recipe I’m sharing with you today! □ In fact that’s why I chose to move here from Minnesota 3 1/2 years ago. I’m actually loving this cool fall weather here in Florida. I spent plenty of days cooped up inside cooking when it was -30 degrees outside. I’m no stranger to actual cold weather, I was born and lived in Minnesota the majority of my life. Ok for those living in more northern climates I know you’re probably laughing hysterically at me right now for thinking this is cold. It was a cool 57 degrees when I woke up this morning… Brrr! The chicken is so tender, juicy, and full of flavor! Paired with Acorn Squash, all roasted in the same pan = Perfection!įall is in full swing here in Southwest Florida. This Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken with Acorn Squash is such an easy recipe.
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