Exquisite Lemon-Herb Roast Chicken

Ingredients

- 1 whole chicken (about 4-5 pounds)
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F.
2. Prepare the chicken: Pat the whole chicken dry with paper towels, ensuring the skin is as dry as possible. This helps it crisp up during roasting.
3. Season the chicken: Squeeze the juice from half of the lemon over the chicken, inside and out. Place the lemon halves inside the cavity of the chicken.
4. Create the herb mixture: In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, olive oil, chopped rosemary, thyme, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to create an herb paste.
5. Apply the herb paste: Rub the mixture generously over the entire chicken, ensuring to reach under the skin when possible for deeper flavor infusion.
6. Roast the chicken: Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan. Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the pan to keep the chicken moist.
7. Cook: Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F.
8. Rest and carve: Let the chicken rest for at least 15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring succulent, moist meat.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT20M
20 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT1H30M
1 hour and 30 minutes

Total Time

- Total Time: PT1H50M
1 hour and 50 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Roast Chicken, Lemon Chicken, Herb Chicken, Garlic Chicken, Holiday Dinner, Family Meal, Poultry Recipe, Easy Dinner, Oven Roasted, Flavorful Chicken

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 2,200

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