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Easy Lemon Herb Roast Chicken

This Easy Lemon Herb Roast Chicken is the perfect one-pan meal for any night of the week. It delivers a juicy, flavorful chicken with crispy golden-brown skin, all with minimal prep.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Rest Time 10 mins
Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 220  C
Servings: 4
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

This Easy Lemon Herb Roast Chicken is the perfect one-pan meal for any night of the week. It delivers a juicy, flavorful chicken with crispy golden-brown skin, all with minimal prep.

Ingredients
  • 4 pound whole chicken (4-pound)
  • 1 large lemon lemon (halved)
  • 1 head garlic (sliced in half crosswise)
  • 4 sprigs rosemary (fresh)
  • 4 sprigs thyme (fresh)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. 2
    Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. A dry skin is key to a crispy finish.
  3. 3
    Generously season the chicken cavity and skin with salt and black pepper.
  4. 4
    Place the lemon halves, garlic halves, and herb sprigs inside the chicken cavity.
  5. 5
    Place the chicken in a roasting pan or large cast-iron skillet.
  6. 6
    Roast for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the juices run clear when a thigh is pierced and a meat thermometer reads 165°F (74°C).
  7. 7
    Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute for a moister chicken.
Keywords: roast chicken, lemon herb chicken, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner
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