Description
A delicious Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken paired with crispy potatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 pounds; organic preferred)
- 4 medium potatoes, cut into wedges
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix lemon juice, zest, olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Rub the marinade over the chicken, including under the skin.
- Place chicken in a roasting pan; surround with potatoes and drizzle with remaining marinade.
- Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the chicken is done.
- Let the chicken rest before carving. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, stuff aromatics inside the chicken and baste halfway through cooking for tender, juicy results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg