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Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

A perfect roast chicken with a bright flavor from lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs until golden brown and tender.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken about 4 lb
  • 2 lemons halved
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425F and pat the chicken dry.
  2. Rub the chicken all over with olive oil, salt, pepper, and rosemary.
  3. Stuff the cavity with the lemon halves and smashed garlic.
  4. Set the chicken in a roasting pan breast-side up.
  5. Roast 70-75 minutes until the juices run clear and the skin is golden.
  6. Rest 10 minutes before carving.

Notes

Let the chicken rest so the juices redistribute and stay in the meat.