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. ย 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. ย 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 180ยฐC.
- 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.
Your instincts are very fine, Mandy, because that looks delicious! ๐
You are so kind Celi, thank you! Have a super day. ๐
this is the same way I attend to the chicken when I am not in the mood to create ๐
Chicken is so forgiving – you can throw just about anything at it and it works. Have a great day Tandy. ๐
Beautiful photo is making my mouth water. Take care, BAM
Thanks Bam! Have a great day. ๐
I love rosemary and chicken together, smells so good and this must taste even better ๐
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Must say, rosemary and chicken do pair very well together CCU. Have a happy day. ๐
That looks delicious, you are very good, when Himself is away making toast is about as much as I do! ๐
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. ๐ xo
Fantastic recipe! ๐
Thanks so much Giovanna. Have a great day. ๐
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 ๐ฆ
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. ๐
This couldn’t be easier and I would have the ingredients on hand! Love this sort of recipe, thank you!
Thanks Smidge, so glad you like the recipe. My favourites are always the easy ones. Have a super day. ๐
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. ๐
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. ๐
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 !
Hi Claire, chicken is such a versatile protein and so easy to work with, kind of fail proof. ๐ 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. ๐
It looks fingerlicking…I love the use of rosemary and balsamic in this roasted chicken.
Thanks Angie! Rosemary and balsamic pair beautifully together. Have a great day. ๐
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!
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. ๐
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.
Good to know I am not the only one who suffers from the suckers on the butt syndrome Karista. Have a great day. ๐
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
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. ๐ xo
This looks tasty! I’m doing some balsamic chicken tonight as well, I will add lemon!
Hope you enjoy the addition of lemon Jen. Have a great day. ๐
Looks delish! Your gravy is mouth watering.
Thanks so much Aimee! Have a happy day. ๐
YUM – thanks for sharing – looks delicious! Have a Great One:)
Thanks Renee. Have a good one too. ๐
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. ๐
Thanks Betsy, glad you like the idea of adding balsamic – it really worked well. Have a great day. ๐
Chicken perfection Mandy!
Aah Tanya, thank you! Hope you still having fun with the renovations. Have a super day. ๐
Thats a flavourful chicken
Thanks so much Raymund! Have a super day. ๐
Nothing wrong with a little improv to come up with something tasty. ๐
the improv throw together’s usually work really well. Have a suepr day Jed. ๐
Mandy,
the chicken looks “Out of This World.” WOW. Your garden must be faaaabULOUS! I’m envious. xxxxxx
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. ๐ xo
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?
Thanks Diane! Hmm, Special K, think I can top that with bovril toast and tea. ๐ Have a super weekend. ๐ xo
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. ๐
Fabulous! I would love to hear how you and the family enjoy this dish Nami. ๐
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 =)
Hi Msee, thanks for stopping by and I am trilled you will be trying this tasty dish. Have a lovely day. ๐
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. ๐
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. ๐
What a great recipe!! It looks delish!
Thanks so much Pink. Have a good week. ๐
Nice idea Mandy. I love rosemary and lemon with chicken. I hadn’t thought of adding balsamic before…!
– Michael
The balsamic add a nice flavour dynamic to the mix Michael. Have a lovely day. ๐