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Honey Glazed Lemon Chicken

Don't overlook this recipe because of it's wonderful simplicity! Also, do not be tempted to add anything. This recipe yields one of the most flavorful, juicy whole roasted chickens you will ever eat. The sweet flavor of the subtly lemon-scented chicken is marvelous, and the crispy sweet skin has a wonderful tang.

Steps

Place each chicken in heavy-duty resealable plastic bag.
Add 1 1 / 4 cups lemon juice to each.
Seal bags.
Turn chickens to coat.
Refrigerate at least 6 hours and up to 1 day , turning bags occasionally.
Preheat oven to 450f drain chickens.
Pat dry.
Sprinkle each with salt and pepper.
Place chickens side by side , breast side down , on racks in large roasting pan.
Roast 15 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 375f roast 45 minutes.
Turn chickens breast side up.
Brush all over with honey.
Continue to roast until cooked through and deep brown , basting with any juices in pan and brushing with honey occasionally , about 55 minutes longer.
Transfer chickens to platter.
Tent loosely with foil to keep warm and let stand 15 minutes.
Meanwhile , pour pan juices into small saucepan.
Spoon off fat.
Rewarm pan juices.
Season with salt and pepper.
Serve chickens with pan juices.

Ingredients

roasting chickens, fresh lemon juice, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, honey