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:
- Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for roasting.
- Prepare the Chicken:Â Rinse the chicken thoroughly under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Remove any giblets from the cavity.
- Season the Chicken:Â Generously season the inside and outside of the chicken with salt and black pepper. Place the chicken in a large roasting pan.
- Stuff the Cavity:Â Cut one lemon into quarters and place it inside the chicken cavity along with a few garlic cloves, rosemary, and thyme sprigs.
- Prepare the Garlic-Lemon Mixture:Â 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.
- Add Vegetables:Â Arrange the chopped carrots, onion quarters, and halved potatoes around the chicken in the roasting pan. Pour the chicken broth over the vegetables.
- 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.
- Rest and Carve:Â 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