Lemon Herb Roast Chicken

Name: Lemon Herb Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 lbs whole chicken, patted dry; 1 lemon, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Whole chicken roasted with lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs for a juicy, aromatic centerpiece dinner.

90 minMediumServes 6430 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs whole chicken, patted dry
1 lemon, sliced
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the 3 lbs patted dry whole chicken dry with paper towels.
2

In a small bowl, mix the 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or thyme.
3

Rub the herb and oil mixture all over the whole chicken, including under the skin where possible.
4

Stuff the cavity of the whole chicken with the 1 sliced lemon slices and 2 smashed garlic cloves.
5

Place the whole chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan.
6

Roast for 60-75 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured at the thickest part of the thigh.
7

Remove from the oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute.

Questions

How long does Lemon Herb Roast Chicken keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Lemon Herb Roast Chicken?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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