Thermomix Lemon Herb Chicken

Name: Thermomix Lemon Herb Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 100 min
Ingredients: 50 g butter (softened); 2 tbsp dried Italian herbs; 1/2 tbsp ground paprika; salt and pepper (to season); 2 lemons (cut in half); 1 whole chicken (this recipe is based on a 1.5kg whole chicken)

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Our Thermomix Lemon Herb Chicken recipe is the easiest way to cook a whole chicken in the Thermomix, resulting in the most tender fall-apart meat.

A cooked chicken with lemon herb seasoning.

One of the best features of the Thermomix (in my opinion!) is it's ability to perfectly steam meat, seafood and veggies!

By steaming a whole chicken using the Varoma, you'll end up with the most incredibly soft (not tough or chewy!!) meat.

Serve it with our simple apple coleslaw or our creamy quinoa and vegetable bake.

Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

There's so much to love about our simple family-friendly Thermomix Lemon Herb Chicken recipe!

Hands-Off Recipe - this recipe requires just 10 minutes active prep time... then simply set and forget! Let the Thermomix steam your chicken to perfection.
No Mess - while I love a roast chicken, I certainly never enjoyed cleaning my oven afterwards. This Thermomix method makes zero mess and there's no oil splatters in sight!
Tender Meat - by steaming the chicken, you end up with the softest, most fall apart meat... absolutely NO chewiness!
Versatile - serve this chicken with roast veggies, or shred it and make chicken filling sandwiches, wraps, salad or add it to your favourite chicken and corn soup!

What You Need

This budget-friendly meal is made using just a couple of ingredients!

Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.

Butter - you can use salted or unsalted butter
Dried Italian Herbs - rosemary, parsley, oregano, thyme etc
Paprika - use ground paprika
Salt and Pepper - to season
Lemons - two fresh lemons, halved
Chicken - use a whole chicken

Step By Step Instructions

Our hands-off Thermomix Lemon Herb Chicken recipe is so simple!

Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.

Step 1 - Prepare The Lemon Herb Seasoning

Place the softened butter, herbs, paprika, lemon juice and salt and pepper in a small bowl.

Mix until a paste forms. Set aside.

A bowl filled with a paprika herb paste.

Step 2 - Fill The Thermomix With Water

Fill the Thermomix bowl to approximately ¾ full with water.

Step 3 - Assemble The Chicken In The Thermomix

Place the Varoma bowl into place on top of the Thermomix.

Add the raw chicken, skin side facing up.

Rub the seasoning over the top of the chicken.

Arrange the remaining lemon halves around the edge.

Place the lid onto the Varoma bowl.

Step 4 - Cook

Cook the chicken for 30 minutes per 500g of chicken.

Test that it's cooked through (see tips below).

Serve.

A whole chicken in the Varoma on top of a Thermomix.

Expert Tips

Follow our top tips for delicious Thermomix Lemon Herb Chicken!

mix and match with your favourite herbs and spices!
placing the lemon halves in the Varoma bowl gives the chicken a beautiful lemon flavour.
depending on the size of your chicken, you may find that you're able to place the Varoma tray on top the bowl. If so, you can steam your favourite vegetables in the last 20-30 minutes of cooking (cooking time will depend on the vegetables used).
Cooking time - As a general rule, cook the chicken for 30 minutes per 500g (so a 1.5kg chicken would take 90 minutes to cook, a 1.75kg chicken would take 1 hr and 45 mins to cook).
Temperature - The internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken should reach 76-78 degrees celsius. The chicken will be piping hot throughout and the juices will run clear.
Storing - store leftover cooked chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Freezing - leftover chicken (once completely cooled in the fridge) can be frozen for up to 1 month. Allow to defrost in the fridge before reheating thoroughly.

FAQs

How do I know how long to cook my chicken for?

It depends on the size of the chicken. As a general rule, cook the chicken for 30 minutes per 500g (so a 1.5kg chicken would take 90 minutes to cook, a 1.75kg chicken would take 1 hr and 45 mins to cook).

What temperature does chicken need to get to to be cooked through?

The internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken should reach 76-78 degrees celsius.

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Thermomix Lemon Herb Chicken

Our Thermomix Lemon Herb Chicken recipe is the easiest way to cook a whole chicken in the Thermomix, resulting in the most tender fall-apart meat.

4.34 from 3 votes

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Western

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 1 30

Total Time: 1 40

Servings: serves

Calories: 349kcal

Author: Lucy & Lauren

Cost: $10

Equipment

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Thermomix

Ingredients

▢ 50 g butter softened
▢ 2 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
▢ ½ tablespoon ground paprika
▢ salt and pepper to season
▢ 2 lemons cut in half
▢ 1 whole chicken this recipe is based on a 1.5kg whole chicken

Instructions

Place the softened butter, Italian herbs, paprika, salt and pepper and the juice of one lemon into a small bowl.
Use a teaspoon to mix the ingredients together until combined (it should form a paste).
Fill your Thermomix bowl with water until it's approximately ¾ full.
Place the chicken into the Varoma bowl and secure it on top of your Thermomix.
Place the remaining lemon halves around the chicken.
Rub the lemon herb mixture all over the top of the chicken.
Place the Varoma lid on top of the bowl.
Cook for 30 minutes per 500g of chicken, Varoma Temperature, Speed 2.
*Please note that the cooking time will depend on the weight of your chicken. The internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken should reach 76-78 degrees celsius.
Serve immediately.

Notes

RECIPE NOTES & TIPS

mix and match with your favourite herbs and spices!
placing the lemon halves in the Varoma bowl gives the chicken a beautiful lemon flavour.
depending on the size of your chicken, you may find that you're able to place the Varoma tray on top the bowl. If so, you can steam your favourite vegetables in the last 20-30 minutes of cooking (cooking time will depend on the vegetables used).
Cooking time - As a general rule, cook the chicken for 30 minutes per 500g (so a 1.5kg chicken would take 90 minutes to cook, a 1.75kg chicken would take 1 hr and 45 mins to cook).
Temperature - The internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken should reach 76-78 degrees celsius. The chicken will be piping hot throughout and the juices will run clear.
Storing - store leftover cooked chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Freezing - leftover chicken (once completely cooled in the fridge) can be frozen for up to 1 month. Allow to defrost in the fridge before reheating thoroughly.