Description
Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken is a flavorful, zesty dish that transforms any meal into a festive occasion. With its crispy skin and juicy meat, it’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
- Whole chicken (4-5 lbs)
- Fresh lemons
- Fresh thyme and rosemary
- Garlic cloves
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Carrots and potatoes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Rinse and pat dry the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture all over the chicken.
- Juice two lemons; pour half over the chicken. Quarter the other lemons and place them inside the cavity with garlic cloves.
- Chop carrots and potatoes; toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper before arranging around the chicken in the roasting pan.
- Roast for 1 hour or until the skin is golden brown and juices run clear when pierced.
- Let rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 roasted chicken (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken for at least an hour before roasting. Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or a splash of white wine for extra depth.