Description
A simple yet flavorful roasted chicken infused with fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon. Perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and tuck the wing tips behind the back.
- Mix olive oil, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, lemon zest, paprika, and onion powder in a small bowl.
- Massage half the mixture under the skin and the rest over the skin.
- Loosen the skin over the breasts and place small pats of butter under the skin.
- Sprinkle rosemary and thyme under and over the skin.
- Tie the legs with kitchen twine or tuck them under the bird.
- Roast for 15 minutes at 425°F, then reduce to 375°F (190°C) and continue roasting until the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10–15 minutes before carving.
Notes
For a quicker cook, spatchcock the chicken. This recipe can be prepped up to 24 hours in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Homestyle Roast
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg