Engagement Chicken
A simple recipe for engagement chicken, an enigmatic dish rumored to inspire marriage proposals.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 F.
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Remove giblets from chicken, pat dry, and place breast-side down in a rack-fitted roasting pan.
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Pour lemon juice over the chicken and season thoroughly with salt and pepper, both inside and out.
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Prick two whole lemons and insert them into the chicken cavity.
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Place chicken in the oven, reduce temperature to 350 F, and roast for 15 minutes.
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Flip the chicken breast-side up, insert a meat thermometer into the thigh, and return to the oven.
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Roast for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 180 F and juices run clear.
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Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
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Pour pan juices over the sliced chicken, then garnish with lemon slices and fresh herbs before serving.