Engagement Chicken

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This classic engagement chicken is a beautifully simple roast that relies on fresh, vibrant flavours to produce a succulent result. By roasting the bird with whole lemons tucked inside the cavity, the meat stays incredibly moist while the skin develops a seasoned, golden finish. It is a wonderful choice for a diabetes-friendly main course, offering a high-protein, low-carbohydrate option that does not compromise on traditional Sunday roast satisfaction.

Key to this dish is the citrus-infused pan juices, often referred to as the 'marry me juice', which should be poured generously over the sliced meat before serving. Accompanied by a fragrant bunch of flat-leaf parsley, rosemary, and thyme, it provides a sophisticated yet effortless meal. Serve it alongside steamed seasonal greens or roasted root vegetables for a balanced and nourishing dinner.

Ingredients for Engagement Chicken

1 whole chicken (approx. 1.8kg )
120ml fresh lemon juice, plus 3 whole lemons \xadincluding 1 sliced for garnish
1 tablespoon kosher or coarse sea salt
1/2 cucchiaini di pepe macinato fresco
Fresh herbs for garnish (4 rosemary sprigs, 4 sage sprigs, 8 thyme sprigs, and 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley)

How to make Engagement Chicken

Position an oven rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the oven to 204°C. Remove the giblets from the chicken, wash the chicken inside and out with cold water, then let the chicken drain, cavity down, in a colander for 2 minutes.

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Place the chicken breast-side down in a medium roasting pan fitted with a rack and pour the lemon juice all over the chicken, both inside and out. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper inside and out.

Prick 2 whole lemons three times in three different places on each with a fork and place them deep inside the cavity. Chicken cavity size may vary, so if one lemon is partly sticking out, thats fine. (Tip: If the lemons are stiff, roll them on the countertop with your palm before pricking to get the juices flowing.)

Put the chicken in the oven, lower the oven temperature to 177°C, and roast, uncovered for 15 minutes.

Remove the roasting pan from the oven. Using tongs or two wooden spoons, turn the chicken breast-side up. Insert a meat thermometer in the thigh, and return the chicken to the oven and roast for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the meat thermometer reads 82°C and the juices run clear when the thigh is pricked with a fork. Continue roasting if necessary. Keep in mind that cooking times in different ovens vary; roasting a chicken at 177°C takes approximately 18-20 minutes per pound, plus an additional 15 minutes for a stuffed chicken that is 1.8kg .

Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. And here's the secret: Pour the juices from the roasting pan on top of the sliced chicken&151;this is the "marry me juice." Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon slices.

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