Description
A juicy roast chicken flavored with lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs for a simple family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken, about 4 to 5 pounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 small onion, quartered
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it in a roasting pan or oven-safe skillet.
- Mix olive oil, melted butter, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme in a small bowl.
- Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin where possible.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon slices and onion quarters. Arrange remaining lemon slices around the chicken.
- Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the pan.
- Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, basting occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving. Spoon pan juices over the top and serve.
Notes
- Patting the chicken dry helps crisp the skin.
- Basting keeps the chicken moist.
- Resting ensures juicier meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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