As written, it’s not a keeper in my kitchen. I try to make again with my own tweeks and see if I can improve it to my own taste."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Bridgette M."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"AMAZING!!!! Just like what I had in Vegas. Watch the video first. This will not disappoint. Thank you for sharing. Anyone who said too much lemon needs their tastebuds checked. So flavorful and so easy to make. Only thing I did different was not add the whole quarter cup of parsley. My husband and 2 boys ate the 2 full chickens. "},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Debbie D."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Looks simple to make & delicious tasting"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jullian R."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Perfection, Frank you are feeding the Angels. Say hello to Frank Pentangeles."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Anonymous"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Easy, crowd pleaser, never fails. I like to serve this meal with stuffed tomatoes. "},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Melanie B."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"This is wonderful!!!! I love the simplicity of it and the flavor! Just happened to have fresh peas so I also made the peas and prosciutto...yummy!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"MC R."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Tasty, need to marinate before broiling to develop more flavor. I think my sauce need to be thicker."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Mark H."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Excellent recipe. I've made it several times with great success. Last few times, I made it with boneless thighs. I find that the thighs remain juicy and are more forgiving than the white meat portions of a whole chicken. Also, the sauce is thin, and a 1/2 recipe of the sauce still yields 1 1/2 cups of sauce and is plenty enough. "},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"alphakitty1"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"I love this recipe. I have added it to my list of regular meals. So easy and delicious!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"fangula"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"I've mad this for years.. It's wonderful and so easy. Big dinner party hit."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Food Network User"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"My spouse and I watched a dvr'd episode of this and made it exactly as shown. YES! Lemon flavor explosion. That's why it's called lemon chicken. Became an instant addition to our family cookbook"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"DIANE H."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"This really is the perfect recipe. Aside from the fact that it's delicious, it's so simple to make and no need for mise en place. While the chicken is under the broiler, you can make the lemon sauce. Don't you always want to prep as you go? There are very few dishes that you can prepare as the recipe progresses without advance prep. This is one, and a classic!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Tanisha R."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Simple and very delicious, I only used two lemons, will make again"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"andrine n."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"I read the reviews before preparing this recipe The major complaint seemed to be that the lemon flavor was too strong. Based on this information, I adjusted the recipe. Since Rao's is a fine restaurant, I feel a bit uncomfortable offering changes to the basic recipe. That said, my husband and I both loved the revised recipe, and so I offer it to you:
1/2 broiler, 2 lbs.
2T chopped Italian parsley
Lemon Sauce:
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 T red wine vinegar
1 t minced garlic
1/4 t dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
This sauce still has a fairly strong lemon flavor without it being overpowering.
"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Pam R."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"After watching the show yesterday I decided to make this for company last night, WOW, this was wonderful, easy and full of flavor. I fixed the peas/prosciutto, but used frozen I let thaw, wonderful accent with the chicken and roasted rosemary potatoes. It was a huge hit with everyone. Thank you Ina & Raos"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Forever1"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"This is a simple dish and tasty, I love it!!!!!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Catherine M."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is very good. I found that the sauce/chicken gets better the longer it sits. I found this out the first time I had made it and later snacking on a piece. I also added a bit of Dijon Mustard to the lemon sauce mixture for an extra kick...Yum. Tonight, I am going to broil the chicken (pre-seasoned and once cooled, place into a re-sealable bag along with the lemon sauce to re-broil tomorrow. Having some good crusty bread is a MUST! You cannot let the extra sauce go to waste. I also made the peas/prosciutto with frozen peas and I must tell you - I never eat frozen peas - these were delicious! I even said, \"If peas had always tasted like this I would have eaten more frozen peas.\"
Remember, a recipe is only a guideline for cooking. You can always adjust measurements to accommodate your own personal taste. The only time you really need to follow measurements is when baking. Otherwise, let your own creativity and tastes be your guide. Enjoy!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"prisold"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"I love this recipe. Have made it for years and never been disappointed. I am surprised that the final product is not sharper tasting of lemon, considering the quantity used. I will never have the opportunity to sit at Rao's table, but all the recipes I've made from this cookbook have been very good. "},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"myklnick67"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Good chicken...... but wonder how many people read the claim at end of recipe that this was provided by a chef or restaurant and that it may have been scaled down rom a bulk recipe and that food network hasn't tested recipe. To those people who thought it was too much lemon, taste your sauce before you use it."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"toklas69"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Really good recipe...have been looking for a roasted lemon chicken recipe for a loooong time. The recipe omits pre-seasoning the chicken before broiling, so I did that w/ a fennel-tyme-salt-pepper rub. I didn't have the smoking problem as mentioned in another review, but that might have been because I lowered the oven rack a coule of notches in anticipating that...and it did take 20 minutes each side rather than the 15 per recipe...but that still is a restaurant environment, so proceed w/ what works for you. The chicken was incredibly juicy, the sauce to die for....Absolutely worth the effort!
Also prepared the peas/prosciutto side...was exrtremely fortunate that my grocer had just gotten in some fresh english peas. I can't begin to imagine what this recipe would be like w/ canned or frozen peas...Now that would absolutely NOT be worth the effort!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"kswillicooks"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"This is tough, because the end product was really great in taste, BUT the method is not practical for the home cook, in my opinion. Cooking the chicken under the broiler just caused intense smoke, even in a deep roasting pan, and totally soiled my newly cleaned oven. Additionally, the breasts were overcooked using this method. But, the sauce was to die for, although I cut the olive oil in half (and forgot to use parsley. I would use a more traditional roasting method and the same sauce in the future, but I will use the sauce again! Also, charring the chicken is a nice touch! I used one chicken and half of the sauce recipe and it was perfect in terms of proportion. I just think they have a more ideal situation in their restaurant kitchen for cooking under a broiler. I rated this only 3 stars because of cooking method. I will definitely remake the sauce, so that is worth 5 stars."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"kitkam"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"So lemony we could barely eat it. I usually love Ina's recipes; actually, this was not her recipe. I can not believe that people stand in line and wait a year for reservations to eat this chicken, if indeed this is prepared as it was presented. I keep thinking I must have made a mistake, but followed the recipe to a T. I should have read the previous reviews and would have known to cut down on the lemon juice. "},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"kelliegb"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Wow- delicious! I adjusted lemon juice to one juicy lemon and reduced olive oil to 1/2 c and used a 4 lb chicken. Served this with the peas & prosciutto. My whole family loved it. Ina never fails"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Pat F."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"I have made this recipe for years from the Rao's cookbook, just reduced the lemon juice and used only breast and wings since that is what we prefer. Absolutely delish, sop up the juice with crusy bread, yummy!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Michelle E."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"It was delicious and easy, but next time I will use less olive oil. It went really well with Giada's paprika couscous."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"debbie l."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Wonderful!!!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Food Network User"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"this was so easy to make and delicious will make again!!"}],"video":{"@type":"VideoObject","name":"Rao's Famous Lemon Chicken","description":"Ina learns the incredibly easy recipe for Rao's Famous Lemon Chicken.","duration":"PT0H3M44S","thumbnailUrl":"https://food.fnr.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/food/video/0/01/019/0192/0192922.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.406.305.suffix/1660155735799.webp","contentUrl":"https://www.foodnetwork.com/apps/api/playback?path=/etc/sni-asset/food/videos/0/01/019/0192/0192922","uploadDate":"2022-08-13T00:24:14.863-04:00"},"recipeCategory":"main-dish"}
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Step 1
To attain maximum heat, preheat broiler for at least 15 minutes before using.
Step 2
Broil chicken halves, turning once, for about 30 minutes or until skin is golden-brown and juices run clear when bird is pierced with a fork.
Step 3
Remove chicken from broiler, leaving broiler on. Using a very sharp knife, cut each half into about 6 pieces (leg, thigh, wing, 3 small breast pieces).
Step 4
Place chicken on a baking sheet with sides, of a size that can fit into the broiler. Pour Lemon Sauce over the chicken and toss to coat well. If necessary, divide sauce in half and do this in two batches.
Step 5
Return to broiler and broil for 3 minutes. Turn each piece and broil for an additional minute.
Step 6
Remove from broiler and portion each chicken into each of 6 warm serving plates.
Step 7
Pour sauce into a heavy saucepan. Stir in parsley and place over high heat for 1 minute. Pour an equal amount of sauce over each chicken and serve with lots of crusty bread to absorb the sauce.
Step 8
Whisk together juice, oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, and salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Whisk or shake vigorously before using.