Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
A fragrant and flavorful roasted chicken infused with fresh herbs and lemon, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 lemons
- 3 cloves of garlic
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or parsley)
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Mix together olive oil, chopped herbs, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Rub this herb mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin.
- Cut one lemon into wedges and stuff them inside the chicken along with extra herbs. Squeeze the juice of the second lemon all over the chicken.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour until juices run clear and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Carve the chicken into pieces and serve warm.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Experiment with different fresh herbs for unique flavor profiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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