Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

Summary

Prepare for a culinary masterpiece that’s bound to become a household favorite: Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken! This dish brings together the zest of lemons, the earthiness of herbs, and the comfort of a perfectly roasted chicken. Get ready to turn your kitchen into a hub of flavors and aromas!

Ingredients:

• Whole chicken: 1 (approx. 4 lbs or 1.8 kg)
• Lemons: 2 (medium-sized)
• Fresh thyme: 1 bunch (approx. 30g)
• Fresh rosemary: 1 bunch (approx. 30g)
• Olive oil: 1/4 cup (60ml)
• Salt: 2 tsp (10ml)
• Black pepper: 1 tsp (5ml)
• Garlic cloves, minced: 4
• Yellow onion, quartered: 1 (approx. 150g)

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Roasting Time: 90 minutes

Serves: 4-6

Nutritional Facts per Serving:

• Calories: 460
• Protein: 40g
• Carbohydrates: 3g
• Fats: 32g
• Sodium: 720mg
• Sugars: 0g

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Clean the chicken thoroughly and pat it dry with paper towels.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
4. Rub this olive oil mixture all over the chicken, both outside and under the skin, for full flavor penetration.
5. Cut the lemons into halves.
6. Stuff the chicken cavity with one lemon’s halves, the quartered onion, and half of the thyme and rosemary bunches.
7. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon over the chicken and place the used lemon halves around it in the roasting pan.
8. Place the remaining herbs around the chicken in the roasting pan as well.
9. Tie the chicken legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wings under the body to ensure even roasting.
10. Roast the Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken in the preheated oven for about 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Tips:

1. For a crispy skin, make sure the chicken is dry before you apply the olive oil mixture.
2. Use a meat thermometer to avoid over or under-cooking. It’s a game-changer!
3. For additional flavors, you can add other herbs like sage or parsley to the mix.
4. Letting the chicken rest for about 10-15 minutes after roasting helps to redistribute the juices.

Serving Suggestions:

• Carve the Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken and serve it hot.
• Complement with a side of steamed vegetables or a simple salad for a wholesome meal.
• Leftovers can make a fantastic chicken salad or sandwich filling for the next day.

Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken is more than a meal; it’s an expression of culinary love. At AH7, we believe in nourishing both the body and the soul. Whether it’s a Sunday dinner or a special occasion, this dish adds a touch of elegance and a lot of flavor. So make room at your table for a true feast, both visual and gastronomic. Grab that carving knife, slice into the goodness, and let the mealtime celebrations begin!

Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

Prepare for a culinary masterpiece that’s bound to become a household favorite: Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken! This dish brings together the zest of lemons, the earthiness of herbs, and the comfort of a perfectly roasted chicken. Get ready to turn your kitchen into a hub of flavors and aromas!

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Roasting Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Nutritions

Nutrition Facts

Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

Amount per Serving

Calories

460

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

32

g

49

%

Sodium

 

720

mg

31

%

Carbohydrates

 

3

g

1

%

Sugar

 

0

g

0

%

Protein

 

40

g

80

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• Whole chicken: 1 approx. 4 lbs or 1.8 kg
• Lemons: 2 medium-sized
• Fresh thyme: 1 bunch approx. 30g
• Fresh rosemary: 1 bunch approx. 30g
• Olive oil: 1/4 cup 60ml
• Salt: 2 tsp 10ml
• Black pepper: 1 tsp 5ml
• Garlic cloves minced: 4
• Yellow onion quartered: 1 (approx. 150g)

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
• Clean the chicken thoroughly and pat it dry with paper towels.
• In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
• Rub this olive oil mixture all over the chicken, both outside and under the skin, for full flavor penetration.
• Cut the lemons into halves.
• Stuff the chicken cavity with one lemon’s halves, the quartered onion, and half of the thyme and rosemary bunches.
• Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon over the chicken and place the used lemon halves around it in the roasting pan.
• Place the remaining herbs around the chicken in the roasting pan as well.
• Tie the chicken legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wings under the body to ensure even roasting.
• Roast the Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken in the preheated oven for about 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Notes

Tips:

1. For a crispy skin, make sure the chicken is dry before you apply the olive oil mixture.

2. Use a meat thermometer to avoid over or under-cooking. It’s a game-changer!

3. For additional flavors, you can add other herbs like sage or parsley to the mix.

4. Letting the chicken rest for about 10-15 minutes after roasting helps to redistribute the juices.

 

Serving Suggestions:

– Carve the Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken and serve it hot.

– Complement with a side of steamed vegetables or a simple salad for a wholesome meal.

– Leftovers can make a fantastic chicken salad or sandwich filling for the next day.