Lemon Rosemary Balsamic Chicken

Posted on October 16, 2012 by thecompletebook

When Pete is away on business, knowing that I am going to get the proverbial suckers on my butt and not leave the computer for most of the day but still wanting a tasty dinner without the hassle of an actual recipe or having to plan and prep in advance, I head to the kitchen to make a cuppa and see what the cupboard has to offer in the way of flavour. I find chicken is the safest to experiment with and generally you can’t go wrong with throwing a few ingredients at it and bunging it in the oven until it is cooked. So… Lemon Rosemary Balsamic Chicken was born. I didn’t measure anything – you will have to be guided by the amount of chicken you are cooking and by taste.

Lemon Rosemary Balsamic Chicken

Ingredients

Chicken portions
Lemon – mine was from the garden
Rosemary sprig – mine was from the garden
Balsamic vinegar
Black pepper
Coarse Salt

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Place the chicken in an oven proof dish and squeeze over some lemon juice.
Place pieces of rosemary over the chicken and splash over with a good glug of balsamic.
Grind pepper and salt over the top and bake for approximately 45 minutes until cooked through.
Serve drizzled with the sauce and a side of roast spuddies and veggies.

56 thoughts on “Lemon Rosemary Balsamic Chicken”

Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on October 16, 2012 at 07:31 said:

Your instincts are very fine, Mandy, because that looks delicious! 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on October 17, 2012 at 06:11 said:
  
  You are so kind Celi, thank you! Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Tandy on October 16, 2012 at 07:41 said:

this is the same way I attend to the chicken when I am not in the mood to create 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on October 17, 2012 at 06:12 said:
  
  Chicken is so forgiving – you can throw just about anything at it and it works. Have a great day Tandy. 🙂
  
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Bam's Kitchen on October 16, 2012 at 07:57 said:

Beautiful photo is making my mouth water. Take care, BAM

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- thecompletecookbook on October 17, 2012 at 06:12 said:
  
  Thanks Bam! Have a great day. 🙂
  
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Choc Chip Uru on October 16, 2012 at 08:09 said:

I love rosemary and chicken together, smells so good and this must taste even better 😀

Cheers
Choc Chip Uru

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- thecompletecookbook on October 17, 2012 at 06:13 said:
  
  Must say, rosemary and chicken do pair very well together CCU. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Sous Chef on October 16, 2012 at 08:17 said:

That looks delicious, you are very good, when Himself is away making toast is about as much as I do! 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on October 17, 2012 at 06:14 said:
  
  Sadly Pete is away too often for me to eat an egg on toast all the time, although, believe me, there are a good few days like that! Have a great day Sue. 🙂 xo
  
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Bluejellybeans on October 16, 2012 at 09:44 said:

Fantastic recipe! 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on October 17, 2012 at 06:14 said:
  
  Thanks so much Giovanna. Have a great day. 🙂
  
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sybaritica on October 16, 2012 at 14:50 said:

Just lovely looking and so straightforward. I wish we could get decent Balsamic … I have tasted a few really nice ones but the usual ones in our store are not very good 😦

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- thecompletecookbook on October 17, 2012 at 06:15 said:
  
  What a pity John. Would be great to make up a box of all the good ones we get here to send over to you. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen on October 16, 2012 at 16:16 said:

This couldn’t be easier and I would have the ingredients on hand! Love this sort of recipe, thank you!

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- thecompletecookbook on October 17, 2012 at 06:16 said:
  
  Thanks Smidge, so glad you like the recipe. My favourites are always the easy ones. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Judy @Savoring Today on October 16, 2012 at 16:47 said:

Simple, pure flavors are ideal for roast chicken, this looks fabulous. Baked chicken is my go-to easy meal during the week–no fuss, no muss, delicious every time. 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on October 17, 2012 at 06:17 said:
  
  Thanks Judy! When we were living in Mauritius, meat was frightfully expensive and not readily available so chicken was on the menu more often than not – my hubby thought he was going to start clucking from eating so much of it, me on the other hand, don’t think I could ever tire of chicken. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Promenade Claire on October 16, 2012 at 17:25 said:

I love experiments like this Mandy ! When I used to work away from home and stay in a rented flat I would often cook Chicken as I could eek it out for a few meals and do it differently each time, but roasted is my favourite and the next time I prepare a chook I will have to try a dash of balsamic vinegar – a great tip !

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- thecompletecookbook on October 17, 2012 at 06:19 said:
  
  Hi Claire, chicken is such a versatile protein and so easy to work with, kind of fail proof. 😀 Hope you enjoy the plash of balsamic. What a pity you had to rent a flat and not stay in a hotel when you were working away from home. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Angie@Angie's Recipes on October 16, 2012 at 17:33 said:

It looks fingerlicking…I love the use of rosemary and balsamic in this roasted chicken.

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- thecompletecookbook on October 17, 2012 at 06:20 said:
  
  Thanks Angie! Rosemary and balsamic pair beautifully together. Have a great day. 🙂
  
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Sarah on October 16, 2012 at 18:15 said:

Thank you for this one Mandy. It comes in very handy for me these days, as I’m trying to take care of some health problems by choosing better things to eat. I happen to love chicken, and any new way to eat it right now is very welcome. This looks so good!

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- thecompletecookbook on October 17, 2012 at 06:24 said:
  
  Hi Sarah, I hope your health problems aren’t serious and that you can have them sorted soon. Glad you like the idea of this dish. Have a good day. 🙂
  
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Karista on October 16, 2012 at 18:17 said:

Hahahaha!!! I’ve never heard that expression but I love it! “Proverbial suckers on my butt”. I can so identify! This looks so delicious Mandy, one of my fave ways to eat chicken.

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- thecompletecookbook on October 17, 2012 at 06:24 said:
  
  Good to know I am not the only one who suffers from the suckers on the butt syndrome Karista. Have a great day. 🙂
  
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hotlyspiced on October 16, 2012 at 22:22 said:

Oh yum! That looks so delicious, Mandy. I think those flavours would work brilliantly together. I have a recipe I often make (because it’s quick, easy and the chicken just gets thrown in the oven while i can get on with other things!) and it is with red wine vinegar and lemon rind. Must be fairly similar xx

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- thecompletecookbook on October 17, 2012 at 06:26 said:
  
  Hi charlie, I will definitely be trying your red wine vinegar and lemon rind idea soon. Might even throw some honey into the mix. Have a great day. 🙂 xo
  
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zestybeandog on October 17, 2012 at 00:53 said:

This looks tasty! I’m doing some balsamic chicken tonight as well, I will add lemon!

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- thecompletecookbook on October 17, 2012 at 06:27 said:
  
  Hope you enjoy the addition of lemon Jen. Have a great day. 🙂
  
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Aimee@clevermuffin on October 17, 2012 at 04:04 said:

Looks delish! Your gravy is mouth watering.

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- thecompletecookbook on October 17, 2012 at 06:27 said:
  
  Thanks so much Aimee! Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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cravesadventure on October 17, 2012 at 04:35 said:

YUM – thanks for sharing – looks delicious! Have a Great One:)

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- thecompletecookbook on October 17, 2012 at 06:27 said:
  
  Thanks Renee. Have a good one too. 🙂
  
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bitsandbreadcrumbs on October 17, 2012 at 06:22 said:

Lemon and rosemary I have used with roasted chicken before, but both those flavors plus balsamic? What a terrific idea! I’d love this any time. 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on October 17, 2012 at 06:28 said:
  
  Thanks Betsy, glad you like the idea of adding balsamic – it really worked well. Have a great day. 🙂
  
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Chica Andaluza on October 17, 2012 at 10:50 said:

Chicken perfection Mandy!

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- thecompletecookbook on October 17, 2012 at 16:41 said:
  
  Aah Tanya, thank you! Hope you still having fun with the renovations. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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rsmacaalay on October 17, 2012 at 11:41 said:

Thats a flavourful chicken

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- thecompletecookbook on October 17, 2012 at 16:41 said:
  
  Thanks so much Raymund! Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Jed Gray (sportsglutton) on October 17, 2012 at 18:44 said:

Nothing wrong with a little improv to come up with something tasty. 😉

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- thecompletecookbook on October 18, 2012 at 17:31 said:
  
  the improv throw together’s usually work really well. Have a suepr day Jed. 🙂
  
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My Inner Chick on October 18, 2012 at 01:31 said:

Mandy,
the chicken looks “Out of This World.” WOW. Your garden must be faaaabULOUS! I’m envious. xxxxxx

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- thecompletecookbook on October 18, 2012 at 17:33 said:
  
  Thank you so much Kim! The garden isn’t all that wonderful, I promise. I have a special post coming up for you after this one, hope you enjoy it. Have a beautiful day friend. 🙂 xo
  
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dianeskitchentable on October 18, 2012 at 19:52 said:

Excellent combination, looks absolutely wonderful. Funny how when we’re alone the ambition & energy to make a big meal just isn’t there. While my husband was away this weekend, about all I could come up with was … Special K. Pretty embarrassing, no?

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- thecompletecookbook on October 18, 2012 at 20:26 said:
  
  Thanks Diane! Hmm, Special K, think I can top that with bovril toast and tea. 😉 Have a super weekend. 🙂 xo
  
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Nami | Just One Cookbook on October 19, 2012 at 07:22 said:

Nice, juicy, delicious chicken recipe! The best part is that I have all the ingredients that I can cook these very soon, like this weekend. 😀

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- thecompletecookbook on October 19, 2012 at 09:46 said:
  
  Fabulous! I would love to hear how you and the family enjoy this dish Nami. 🙂
  
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Msee on October 19, 2012 at 19:37 said:

This is great, I have already have all these simple ingredients on hand and can’t wait to try it out! Thank you for sharing =)

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- thecompletecookbook on October 22, 2012 at 11:03 said:
  
  Hi Msee, thanks for stopping by and I am trilled you will be trying this tasty dish. Have a lovely day. 🙂
  
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Kristy on October 21, 2012 at 01:39 said:

Simple, lovely and flavorful. I thought of you today. My mom and I were going through my grandma’s old cookbooks today and we came across the Woman’s Home Companion!!!! It had been my great grandma’s when she was first married. My mom told me she had been reading this one and just loved it. I told her about your blog of course and how I had been reading bits and pieces myself. 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on October 22, 2012 at 12:08 said:
  
  Oh Kristy, what fantastic and exciting news! YAY! Wonder if your Mom will “lend” it to you… If not, fear not, I will be posting excerpts from the last few chapters soon. Have a great week. 🙂
  
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Zirkie on October 21, 2012 at 23:23 said:

What a great recipe!! It looks delish!

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- thecompletecookbook on October 22, 2012 at 12:12 said:
  
  Thanks so much Pink. Have a good week. 🙂
  
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Michael Beyer on October 31, 2012 at 14:39 said:

Nice idea Mandy. I love rosemary and lemon with chicken. I hadn’t thought of adding balsamic before…!
– Michael

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- thecompletecookbook on October 31, 2012 at 15:50 said:
  
  The balsamic add a nice flavour dynamic to the mix Michael. Have a lovely day. 🙂
  
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