Cara Cormack swears by the timeless combination of lemon and chicken, particularly when amplified with aromatic herbs like rosemary and thyme. From sumptuous roasted chickens to the eternally lovable Chicken Piccata, we bring to you an array of lemon chicken dishes, each one destined to become a family favorite.

Diana Chistruga shares her midweek-friendly method, using crispy chicken thighs baked with roasted lemon, garlic, and thyme, making certain that succulent pan sauce takes center-stage. And if you want minimalistic perfection, look no further than Marcella Hazan's classic roast chicken recipe that needs just a chicken, two lemons, salt, and pepper.

For a heartening zest, chef Nigella Lawson suggests infusing an entire chicken and orzo with the juice and zest of two lemons. While this Mediterranean-inspired roast chicken recipe by Kelsey Hansen utilizes lemon juice, oregano, and butter, and is served with the luscious juices from the pan topped with feta cheese.

When it comes to roasting, Cara Cormack recommends a lavish smearing of lemon-herb butter that helps achieve crispy skin and tender meat. Meanwhile, wings, when flavored with a tangy lemon pepper seasoning and cooked in hot honey glaze, delivers a powerful punch.

Thomas Keller's signature touch is a lemony brine- this juicy chicken is soaked overnight, then buttermilk-coated and fried to perfection. Legendary cookbook author Madhur Jaffrey conjures the smoky, charred flavors of a tandoor oven by grilling salted, lemon-juice soaked chicken thighs and drumsticks, with a spiced yogurt marinade.

For something quick yet sophisticated, chefs Vinny Dotolo and Jon Shook recommend a pared-down Chicken Piccata. Carla Hall’s version of chicken soup, teeming with lemon peel strips and dumplings, sparks joy on a cold night. Victor Protasio's one-skillet dinner, featuring seasoned chicken thighs and herbed potatoes, is a feast finished with a hot honey lemon drizzle.

Meanwhile, Gail Simmons's one-pot meal utilizes browned chicken breasts and barley in a flavorsome stock, but with the added sparkle of lemon juice and fresh dill. A traditional tangy Avgolemono (lemon-egg) soup with rotisserie chicken and rice is a bowl of comfort.

Turning to the oven, chicken legs marinated in lemon make for the perfect weeknight staple courtesy of Brian Perrone, while Nancy Silverton combines crisp-skinned chicken thighs with a tangy salsa verde incorporating charred lemon slices. Spiced chicken breasts soaked in a blend of red pepper flakes, thyme, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil by Piero Incisa della Rocchetta offer another convenient yet sophisticated option on the dinner table.

From experimenting with spices like in chef Greg Vernick's chicken brined with kombu to playing with marinades and textures as seen with the caramelized lemon slices and chicken thighs, these recipes prove there are infinite ways to celebrate the dynamism in the lemon-chicken duet.