Description
A simple and flavorful roast chicken seasoned with garlic and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, halved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Mix garlic, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Rub the mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Place lemon halves inside the chicken cavity.
- Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for best flavor.
- Check doneness with a meat thermometer.
- Save pan juices for gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
