Description
A comforting roast chicken recipe infused with fresh herbs, zesty lemons, and garlic, perfect for family dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 lemons
- Fresh herbs (e.g., thyme, rosemary, parsley)
- 4 cloves of garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a roasting pan.
- Remove giblets from the chicken cavity and pat the chicken dry. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with halved lemons, garlic, and fresh herbs.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and rub it to ensure even coating.
- Place the chicken in the roasting pan and roast for about 90 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Notes
Ensure to let the chicken rest after cooking to retain juices. Serve with sides like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg