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.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Western

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1 30

Total Time 1 40

Servings serves

Calories 349kcal

Cost $10

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.

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.