Succulent Oven-Roasted Lemon Herb Chicken

Ingredients

- 1 whole chicken (approximately 4-5 pounds)
- 4 cups water
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
- 2 lemons, thinly sliced
- 4 bay leaves
- A small bunch of fresh parsley
- A small bunch of fresh thyme
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- Additional salt and pepper to taste (for seasoning)

Instructions

1. Brine the Chicken
- Combine 4 cups of water, 3 tablespoons of kosher salt, 3 tablespoons of honey, and 1 tablespoon of whole peppercorns in a large pot. Stir until the salt and honey are dissolved.
- Submerge the whole chicken in the brine mixture.
- Add the slices of 1 lemon, 4 bay leaves, and half the bunch of fresh parsley and thyme to the pot.
- Cover and refrigerate the chicken in the brine for 2 to 4 hours.

2. Prepare the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

3. Season the Chicken
- Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry with paper towels.
- Season the inside of the chicken with additional salt and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with the remaining lemon slices, crushed garlic, and the rest of the parsley and thyme.

4. Roast the Chicken
- Place the chicken on a roasting rack in a baking pan.
- Tuck the wings under the bird and tie the legs together with kitchen twine for even cooking.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 165°F (75°C) at the thickest part of the thigh.

5. Rest and Serve
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and cover it with aluminum foil.
- Let it rest for about 10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Carve and serve with your favorite side dishes.

- Preparation Time: PT4H
4 hours (including brining time)

- Cooking Time: PT1H20M
1 hour 20 minutes

Total Time

PT5H20M
5 hours and 20 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

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Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 2,240 calories for the entire dish

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