Lemon Pepper Roast Chicken

Portion Size: ½ cup  

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
4 pounds chicken pieces or 2 whole chicken, or 2 1/2 lbs.  boneless skinless chicken 
½ cup olive oil 
¼ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon ground thyme
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons paprika
½ teaspoon salt 
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
This recipe is gluten free. Always check each ingredient to be sure it is gluten free

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1In a food processor combine, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, paprika, salt and black pepper until smooth. 
2Place chicken in roasting dish.  Pour mixture over chicken and rub to coat.  Refrigerate covered for 30 minutes to 8 hours.
3Preheat oven to 400°F.  
4Uncover and roast approximately 1 hour, turning chicken occasionally while cooking. Serve hot. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates