Lemon and Garlic Roast Chicken
Juicy, tender roast chicken infused with fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs, featuring crispy golden skin and a zesty, savory flavor. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners, healthy comfort food, and high protein meals.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (3.5 to 4 lbs)
- 2 pieces lemons, halved
- 1 head garlic, halved crosswise
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary (for stuffing)
- 1 medium onion, quartered (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
- Mix olive oil or butter with salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and paprika.
- Rub mixture all over chicken, including under the skin if possible.
- Stuff cavity with lemon halves, garlic, onion quarters, and herb sprigs.
- Tie legs with kitchen twine and tuck wing tips under the body.
- Place chicken breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Roast 1 hour 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and juices run clear.
- Baste halfway through roasting if desired.
- Let rest 10-15 minutes before carving.
- Serve with pan juices drizzled on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 33gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 590mgSugar: 1g
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