Description
A simple and flavorful roasted chicken dish with lemon and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs)
- 2 lemons, sliced
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken dry and place it in a roasting pan.
- Rub the chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon slices, garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
- Tie the legs together with kitchen twine.
- Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
- Check doneness with a meat thermometer.
- Baste the chicken with pan juices for extra moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
