Lemon and Lavender Chicken

Submitted by Brookelynne26

"From The Little Paris Kitchen"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons dried lavender
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 1 lemon, juice and zest of
• 1 whole chicken, cut into 8-10 serving pieces
• salt

directions

1. Crush the lavender using a mortar and pestle or a rolling pin. Put the lavender in a large bowl with the honey, oil, thyme, lemon zest and juice. Mix well.
2. Place the chicken pieces in a large zip loc bag and pour the marinade over top, making sure all the pieces are coated. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
3. Preheat the oven to 400°F Put the chicken and marinade into a roasting pan and sprinkle with salt. Roast for 45 minutes, turning the pieces over halfway through the cooking time. Chicken is done when the juices run clear when pierced with a skewer. Serve the chicken with the juices poured over.