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Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Garlic
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
1
hour
hour
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
1
hour
hour
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
450
A flavorful roasted chicken infused with lemon and garlic, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
4 to 5
pounds
Whole Chicken
2
medium-sized
fresh lemons
(for juice and wedges)
6
cloves
fresh garlic
(minced)
1/4
cup
extra virgin olive oil
3
tablespoons
chopped fresh herbs
(rosemary or thyme)
1
tablespoon
kosher salt
1
teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash lemons, slice into wedges, and chop herbs. Pat chicken dry.
Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken with half the marinade, then turn and coat evenly. Squeeze remaining lemon inside cavity.
Place chicken breast side up in a roasting pan. Roast for 60-75 minutes, basting occasionally, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove from oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Notes
Let the chicken rest before carving to keep it juicy.
Calories:
450
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
international
Keyword:
chicken