Lemon Garlic Rosemary Roasted Chicken – Gourmet And Food
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 1 hourhour30 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour50 minutesminutes
Servings 6servings
Calories 850
This flavorful roasted chicken is infused with lemon, garlic, and rosemary, resulting in crispy skin and juicy meat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main
5lbwhole chicken, cleaned and patted dry
0.5cupunsalted butter, softened
2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
4clovesgarlic, minced
Zest Of 4 lemonslemon zest
to tastesalt and freshly ground black pepper
2lemonsjuice of fresh lemons
2large sprigsfresh rosemary, finely chopped
1teaspoondried thyme
1-2lemonssliced lemons
1largeonion, sliced
3sprigsfresh rosemary
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the chicken dry and place in a roasting pan.
Mix softened butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and chopped rosemary. Loosen skin and rub herb butter under the skin and on the exterior.
Stuff cavity with sliced lemons, onion, and rosemary. Pour lemon juice over the chicken.
Roast for about 1.5 hours until skin is crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Notes
Ensure the chicken reaches the proper internal temperature for safety and optimal juiciness.