When im making roast chicken does it HAVE to have lemons? ?

Question

When im making roast chicken does it HAVE to have lemons? ?

Answer 1

No. Lemons are used to flavor the chicken, but are not necessary to cook the chicken. If you don't like the flavor, don't use lemons.

Answer 2

Of course not.  You can baste it with a butter/seasoning mix.  Kind of like basting the Thanksgiving turkey.  You can also mix butter and basil, sage, dill, garlic, into a paste and stuff it under the skin of the chicken before baking.  Imagine the deliciousness of it all!  :)

Answer 3

no0o it sure doesnt.....

Answer 4

you dont have to put lemons.. u can put whatever u like and what u think would taste good

Answer 5

No. Citrus acids help tenderize and flavor chicken. They make that muscle under your mouth pop! Your giving out trade secrets.....

......shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

: D

Answer 6

No. If you have lemon juice, use that.

You can go without using it.  

Answer 7

Why would you put lemons in your roast chicken recipe????

Never thought of that SO NO you DON'T!!!  

Answer 8

No, not necessarily! Lemons are merely garnishing... they can and may be used to add a little bit of extra flavor, but most of the time a slice of lemon is put on the side just for the sake of making the chicken look more appetizing. :-)