SUCCULENT ROAST CHICKEN

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A moist, garlicky-lemony, easy roast dinner. Serve with roast potatoes and veggies, and you've got yourself a wholesome and impressive meal!

Provided by Mirelle B

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lemon, zested
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pinch sea salt and pepper to taste
1 (3 pound) whole chicken
4 whole garlic cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Combine the lemon zest, rosemary, thyme, and minced garlic in a small bowl; stir in the olive oil, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Separate the skin around the breast and thighs from the meat. Rub the herb mixture onto the meat, underneath the skin. Cut the zested lemon in half, and place half of the lemon into the cavity of the chicken along with the whole garlic cloves. Place the chicken into a roasting pan, and squeeze the remaining lemon half evenly over the skin of the chicken.
  • Bake the chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour, 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove the chicken from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 145.4 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 46.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 221.3 mg

Spark Kelvin
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Amazing!


Khdm Hsn
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Followed the recipe to a T and the chicken came out perfectly cooked. The meat was juicy and tender, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. The marinade added a wonderful flavor to the chicken. Will definitely make this again!


Nixon Budhathoki
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This roast chicken recipe is an absolute winner! The chicken turned out incredibly succulent and flavorful, with a crispy golden-brown skin. I especially loved the simple yet aromatic blend of herbs and spices used in the marinade. It elevated the ch