A deliciously moist and flavorful roasted chicken infused with the fresh taste of lemon and herbs. Perfect for any occasion and sure to impress!
Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
A deliciously moist and flavorful roasted chicken infused with the fresh taste of lemon and herbs. Perfect for any occasion and sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken about 4-5 pounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 1 medium lemon halved
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 teaspoons thyme dried
- 2 teaspoons rosemary fresh, chopped
- 1/4 cup chicken broth low sodium
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub the chicken all over with olive oil. Squeeze the lemon halves over the chicken and place the lemon halves inside the chicken cavity.
- Sprinkle the garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary over the chicken and inside the cavity.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan. Pour the chicken broth into the pan.
- Roast the chicken for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Baste the chicken with the pan juices every 20 minutes.
- Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. Serve with the pan juices.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
