Easy Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

ParNora Ellis

This lemon herb roasted chicken is everything a weeknight dinner should be: juicy, golden, and bursting with flavor. With just a handful of pantry staples and one pan, you will have a meal the whole family will ask for again and again.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

  • Ready in under 1 hour
  • Simple wholesome ingredients
  • One pan, easy cleanup
  • Perfect for meal prep

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs)
  • 2 lemons, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425F (220C).
  2. Pat chicken dry and place in roasting pan.
  3. Mix olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Rub all over chicken.
  4. Stuff cavity with lemon slices. Scatter remaining lemon around pan.
  5. Roast 50-60 minutes until juices run clear and skin is golden.
  6. Rest 10 minutes before carving.

Always pat your chicken dry before roasting — this is the secret to crispy, golden skin. If you have time, let the seasoned chicken sit uncovered in the fridge for 1 hour before cooking.

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