Lemon Onion Chicken in the Oven
1 serving
30 minutes
Lemon-onion chicken in the oven is a refined dish of Russian cuisine, rooted in the traditions of baking meat in salt, making it particularly juicy and aromatic. The combination of fresh lemon and onion gives the chicken a rich flavor with zesty citrus notes. Olive oil softens the texture, while pink Himalayan salt enhances the natural taste of the meat. A light spiciness from chili and garlic adds character to the dish. Serving it slightly chilled after baking makes it especially tender. This is an ideal treat for both a cozy family dinner and a festive table, as it impresses with its harmony of flavors, simplicity of preparation, and elegance of presentation.
1
Pour salt into the baking dish.
- Salt: 0.5 kg
2
Chop the onion finely.
- Onion: 1 piece
3
Peel the lemon.
- Lemon: 20 g
4
Put lemon and onion in the blender. Add olive oil.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Lemon: 20 g
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
5
Add chili.
- Ground chili pepper: 1 teaspoon
6
Add dried garlic.
- Ground dried garlic: 1 teaspoon
7
Add pink salt and mix in a blender.
- Pink Himalayan Salt: pinch
- Salt: 0.5 kg
8
Apply marinade to the chicken, wait for 15 minutes, and transfer the chicken to salt.
- Gherkin Chicken: 1 piece
9
Place the chicken in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 25-30 minutes, depending on the size of the bird.
- Gherkin Chicken: 1 piece
10
Take out and let cool a bit.
11
Transfer to a plate and serve.