Description
This Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken recipe is a delightful main course featuring a tender and flavorful whole chicken infused with zesty lemon and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)
- 2 lemons halved
- 6 cloves garlic smashed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken dry, place in a roasting pan, and stuff the cavity with lemon and garlic.
- Prepare the herb mixture: Mix olive oil, rosemary, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture over the chicken.
- Add lemon juice: Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon over the chicken.
- Roast the chicken: Pour chicken broth into the pan. Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with pan juices.
Notes
- For crispier skin, refrigerate the chicken uncovered for 1–2 hours before roasting.
- Add root vegetables like carrots and potatoes to the pan for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of chicken
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
