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Amazing 1 Secret Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
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You will make a wonderfully juicy, oven-roasted chicken bursting with fresh lemon and herb flavor. This recipe is simple to follow and guarantees a delicious main course for your table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs)
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. Remove giblets from the chicken cavity. Pat the chicken skin completely dry with paper towels.
  3. Rub the entire chicken, inside and out, with olive oil.
  4. Season the chicken generously inside and out with salt and pepper.
  5. Place one lemon half, two rosemary sprigs, three thyme sprigs, and two smashed garlic cloves inside the chicken cavity.
  6. Place the remaining lemon half, rosemary, thyme, and garlic around the base of the chicken in the roasting pan.
  7. Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan.
  8. Roast for 15 minutes at 425 degrees F.
  9. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Continue roasting for about 1 hour 15 minutes more, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  10. Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Notes

  • Drying the skin thoroughly helps achieve a crispier result.
  • Resting the chicken is crucial; it allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the meat moist.
  • You can stuff the cavity with onion quarters for extra aroma if desired.

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