My Mama’s Roasted Chicken
Mama never cared for desserts and they didn’t care for her either. She only baked on those rare occasions, when she wanted to surprise us or perhaps to prove herself that she can bake. But she can’t.
You know how some people don’t have a green thumb in gardening? Well, mama doesn’t have whatever the equivalent is in baking. Her cakes always turned into an inedible mass that could probably be used as packing material and her baking, with time, turned into a joke. She eventually stopped trying.
But mama is an excellent cook! I learned from her the trade of making something out of nothing and for a while even supplemented my income with it. There were busy soccer moms and old ladies that missed my meals made with only a few ingredients when I stopped cooking for them. One of their favorite meals was this simple roasted chicken with lemon and herbs just like my mama makes it.
Mama’s meals are always the best, no matter how old or how good of a cook you are!
My Mama’s Roasted Chicken Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
Serves 4
- 3-4 pounds chicken parts (I used boneless breast and leg quarters)
- 1 handful fresh sage, thyme, and rosemary
- 2 lemons, one juiced and one sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rinse chicken pieces and pat dry with paper towels. Coat chicken with olive oil using your hands. Set the pieces in a roasting pan, skin side up. Squeeze the juice of one lemon over chicken; season with salt and pepper. Scatter with herb twigs and lemon slices.
- Roast for 45-60 minutes, depending on size, or until juices run clear.
My Mama’s Roasted Chicken
INGREDIENTS:
- 3-4 pounds chicken parts I used boneless breast and leg quarters
- 1 handful fresh sage thyme, and rosemary
- 2 lemons one juiced and one sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rinse chicken pieces and pat dry with paper towels. Coat chicken with olive oil using your hands. Set the pieces in a roasting pan, skin side up. Squeeze the juice of one lemon over chicken; season with salt and pepper. Scatter with herb twigs and lemon slices.
- Roast for 45-60 minutes, depending on size, or until juices run clear.
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Bam's Kitchen
March 21, 2015 at 8:24 amMama meals are always the best as most generally they are passed on from generation to generation and never written down, well until now. I really need to try fresh sage next time I bake a chicken and cutting it up really does cut down on the baking time. Good idea. Sharing, of course!
allthatsjas
March 21, 2015 at 10:47 amThank you, Bobbi! Simple dishes are the best but sometimes easily forgotten as we try to keep up with the pressure of creating ‘bigger and better’ meals. Hugs to you, my friend!
Katherines Corner
March 21, 2015 at 5:06 pmpure comfort! xo
allthatsjas
March 22, 2015 at 9:07 amIt sure is! 🙂
Maria
March 21, 2015 at 9:55 pmThis looks so delicious, with all the lemon and herbs. Baked to perfection!
allthatsjas
March 22, 2015 at 9:12 amThanks, Maria! I love your Nutella recipes, huge fan here 😀
Trish
March 22, 2015 at 10:21 amThat looks so yummy! Roasted chicken is one of my favorites 🙂
allthatsjas
March 22, 2015 at 4:12 pmRoasted chicken is a classic, and I love everything quick and easy. Thanks for visiting, Trish!
Cat
March 22, 2015 at 5:58 pmThis looks delicious! Love your photography too, really adds to how tasty the food looks – beautiful.
allthatsjas
March 22, 2015 at 6:16 pmThank you very much, Cat! Hugs 🙂
celyn
March 23, 2015 at 11:57 amoh wow this looks amazing, thanks for sharing!
lifeisashoe
allthatsjas
March 23, 2015 at 8:28 pmThanks, Celyn! XO
Caroline
March 23, 2015 at 8:30 pmAnother great simple recipe Jas! Love seeing these – it is amazing what you can create with so few ingredients.
allthatsjas
March 23, 2015 at 10:28 pmThanks, Caroline! True that! 😀 XO
Jerusha T. (The Disney Chef)
March 24, 2015 at 9:37 amI’m in love with your pictures and the idea of the history of your recipe. Thanks for inviting us to your table to enjoy. 🙂
allthatsjas
March 24, 2015 at 9:45 amAw, thanks, Jerusha! Such a sweet thing to say 🙂 Hugs
lovekeil
March 24, 2015 at 12:28 pmThis looks so delicious! Love how you style your food! Pinning it!
allthatsjas
March 24, 2015 at 5:52 pmThank you! 🙂
Thalia @ butter and brioche
March 24, 2015 at 7:07 pmIt’s been definitely too long since I’ve made good, homely roasted chicken like this. Thanks for the inspiration… I must do so again soon!
allthatsjas
March 25, 2015 at 8:13 amIt’s the simple things that are the best…thanks for visiting Thalia! XO
Holly
March 25, 2015 at 10:36 amThanks again for linking up with Waiting on…Wednesday @ While I’m Waiting! Your recipes always look delicious!
allthatsjas
March 25, 2015 at 12:15 pmYou’re too kind 🙂
Shelly
March 25, 2015 at 12:22 pmThat looks sooooo delicious! Your pictures made my mouth water.
allthatsjas
March 25, 2015 at 2:25 pm🙂 Thank you very much, Shelly!!!
jacquiodell
March 26, 2015 at 10:33 amThis sounds amazing! My family loves chicken! Thank you for linking up to Party Time and we hope to see you again next week!
allthatsjas
March 26, 2015 at 1:50 pmThank you, Cheryl! See you next week 🙂
milamyk
March 27, 2015 at 10:33 amOh, that sounds good! I was looking for a ‘twist on chicken’ recipe 😉
I hope you will share your post with our Link Up – Idea box:
http://milaslittlethings.com/2015/03/idea-box-thursday-link-party-3.html
xx
Mila
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allthatsjas
March 28, 2015 at 8:15 amThanks, Mila, I will visit for sure!
joylovefood
March 27, 2015 at 11:14 amThis is gorgeous and sound so good! Pinning to try. Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend?!
allthatsjas
March 28, 2015 at 8:15 amThank you, Joy, you will like it!
Alexandra
March 27, 2015 at 1:14 pmAlways lookin for more chicken recipes to try! Pinning this one.
Poppin’ over from the Funtastic Friday party.
allthatsjas
March 28, 2015 at 10:02 amThanks, Alexandra! XO
Joanne T Ferguson
March 28, 2015 at 12:14 amLooks terrific Jas and gorgeous photography! Hope to see you on Saturday!
allthatsjas
March 28, 2015 at 10:28 amThank you, Joanne!
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March 31, 2015 at 7:02 amYou can’t beat a good roast chicken, we have one nearly each week. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!! Laura@Baking in Pyjamas
allthatsjas
March 31, 2015 at 9:21 amI agree, Laura! XO
rxhomeremedies
March 31, 2015 at 9:34 amAnother great recipe to try! Your recipes (and awesome photography), are becoming my go-to meal plans for the week! Thanks so much for sharing with us, Jas!
allthatsjas
March 31, 2015 at 9:53 amThank you, Amy! 🙂
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November 4, 2015 at 2:46 pmThis looks so delicious and your photography is beyond beautiful.
allthatsjas
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