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Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken

Juicy oven-roasted whole chicken with crispy skin, infused with fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Chicken
  • 1 whole chicken about 3-4 lbs
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 lemons 1 sliced, 1 juiced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika optional
Vegetables
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped

Equipment

  • roasting pan
  • basting brush
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
  3. Mix butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, herbs, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  4. Rub mixture under and over chicken skin.
  5. Stuff cavity with onion and lemon slices.
  6. Place chicken in roasting pan with vegetables.
  7. Roast for 60-75 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  8. Rest chicken for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Notes

Baste chicken once or twice during cooking for extra flavor and moisture.