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Garlic Lemon Roasted Chicken


  • Author: Sarah

Ingredients

To create a delicious Garlic Lemon Roasted Chicken, gather the following ingredients:

  • Whole chicken (3-4 pounds)
  • Lemons (2 large)
  • Garlic cloves (8-10, peeled)
  • Olive oil (3 tablespoons)
  • Fresh rosemary (2-3 sprigs)
  • Fresh thyme (2-3 sprigs)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • Butter (2 tablespoons, melted)
  • Chicken broth (1 cup)
  • Carrots (2, chopped)
  • Onion (1 large, quartered)
  • Potatoes (4 small, halved)

Instructions

Follow these step-by-step instructions to create a succulent Garlic Lemon Roasted Chicken:

  1. Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for roasting.
  2. Prepare the Chicken: Rinse the chicken thoroughly under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Remove any giblets from the cavity.
  3. Season the Chicken: Generously season the inside and outside of the chicken with salt and black pepper. Place the chicken in a large roasting pan.
  4. Stuff the Cavity: Cut one lemon into quarters and place it inside the chicken cavity along with a few garlic cloves, rosemary, and thyme sprigs.
  5. Prepare the Garlic-Lemon Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, melted butter, juice of one lemon, and remaining garlic cloves (minced). Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring it is well-coated.
  6. Add Vegetables: Arrange the chopped carrots, onion quarters, and halved potatoes around the chicken in the roasting pan. Pour the chicken broth over the vegetables.
  7. Roast the Chicken: Place the roasting pan in the preheated oven. Roast for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden brown. Baste the chicken occasionally with the pan juices to keep it moist.
  8. Rest and Carve: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring tender, juicy meat.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: One Normal Portion
  • Calories: 320
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Protein: 28g