🍋 Lemon Herb Roast Chicken with Citrus & Fresh Herbs 🌿🍗
A flavorful roasted chicken infused with fresh herbs and citrus, perfect for a hearty and aromatic meal.
Ingredients
Main
- 1 whole chicken (about 4-5 lbs)
- 2 pieces lemons (1 sliced, 1 juiced)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- to taste salt and pepper salt and pepper
- 1 orange orange, sliced (optional)
- 1 onion onion, quartered (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Rub over chicken and inside cavity with lemon, orange, and onion.
- Place chicken in a roasting pan, surround with lemon slices, and roast for 75 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 10-15 minutes, then carve and serve with pan juices and herbs.
Notes
For extra flavor, baste the chicken during roasting.