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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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.
