Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
A simple yet sophisticated roasted chicken infused with lemon and herbs, perfect for family gatherings or quiet dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 105 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 lemons
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to get it nice and hot for roasting.
- In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Take that delightful herb mixture and rub it all over the chicken, making sure to get under the skin.
- Squeeze the juice of one lemon all over the chicken and place the squeezed lemon halves inside the chicken’s cavity.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan, pouring the chicken broth into the bottom of the pan.
- Roast your chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 to 1.5 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add sliced onions and carrots to the roasting pan. Don’t waste the chicken drippings; they can make delicious gravy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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