Lemon Pepper Roast Chicken

Created by: Chef Keith Snow
Active Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Recommended Beverage: Pinot Noir

Description:

This is a simple roasted chicken recipe that bursts with the flavor of lemons, thyme, and good black pepper.

Ingredients:

2 6-8 ounce chicken breast
3 tbs extra virgin olive oil
2-3 tbs Aromatica Lemon-Pepper seasoning
2 32 inch pieces butcher twine
8-10 sprigs thyme

Directions:

1. Coat the chicken with the olive oil and season with the spice mixture.
2. Tie the chicken with the butchers twine following the directions on the video.
3. Heat an oven proof saute pan over high heat and add a little more oil to the chicken. Sear the chicken skin side down for about 1 minute, until a deep color has formed. Flip the chicken and place it and the pan in a 375-degree preheated oven. Cook for about 20 minutes.
4. Use the basil vinaigrette as a sauce, serve the chicken garnished with balsamic vinegar, lemon and basil.