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A whole roasted chicken generously seasoned with lemon and herbs

Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

This recipe provides a quick and flavorful way to prepare roasted chicken with lemon and herbs. It's perfect for a weeknight meal when you're short on time but still want a delicious and satisfying dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 (3-4 lb) whole chicken
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 4 fresh rosemary sprigs
  • 4 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 4 garlic cloves smashed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • roasting pan
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
Cooking
  1. Rub the chicken with olive oil, then season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Stuff the chicken cavity with lemon slices, rosemary, thyme, and smashed garlic cloves.
  3. Roast for 5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
Resting
  1. Remove the chicken from the oven, tent it with foil, and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before carving and serving.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, try basting the chicken with its own juices during the last few minutes of roasting.