2022-11-01
By Boss Gino
Italian Cuisine
Main Course
Use your air fryer to achieve perfectly crispy chicken skin with less oil. Season your chicken, place it in the air fryer basket, and cook at 375°F for 30-40 minutes for a golden, crispy finish.
Use the "Poultry" setting on your Instant Pot to pressure cook your chicken quickly while locking in moisture. Finish with a quick broil in the oven for a crispy skin.
Add your seasoned chicken and vegetables to a slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours. The slow cooking process ensures juicy, tender meat that's easy to shred or serve whole.
The chicken needs to be cleaned and trimmed before cooking. It's important to remove any excess fat and pat it dry with paper towels to ensure that it will be crispy on the outside. Rub it with garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh rosemary sprigs to add flavor.
Lemon and rosemary roasted chicken should be cooked at 375°F (190°C) for about 45-50 minutes. Baste the chicken with melted butter, lemon juice, and garlic every 15 minutes to keep it moist and flavorful.
Herbed couscous can be prepared in advance and reheated just before serving. Mix it with olive oil, chopped parsley, garlic, and lemon zest. Boil the water and add the couscous, cover, and let it soak for 5 minutes before fluffing it with a fork.
Roasting vegetables like asparagus or carrots can add extra flavors and nutritional benefits to the dish. Toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast them in the oven for 15-20 minutes while the chicken is cooking.
When plating the dish, place the roasted chicken on a bed of herbed couscous, and arrange the roasted vegetables around it. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh rosemary sprigs.
It's important to time the cooking of the chicken, couscous, and vegetables so that they are all ready at the same time. Start the vegetables in the oven while you prepare the chicken and couscous, and then time the cooking of the chicken to ensure that everything is ready at once.
After the chicken is done cooking, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute and the chicken to become more tender.
Preparation Time 20 min
Cook Time 1 hr 30 min
Total time 1 hr 50 min
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