Description
This Simple Lemon Herb Roast Chicken is an absolute winner for any occasion, delivering tender, moist meat with a beautifully golden, crispy skin infused with bright citrus and savory herb flavors.
Ingredients
1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 lemons (1 zested and juiced, 1 quartered)
4 cloves garlic (2 minced, 2 smashed)
1 tbsp fresh thyme, minced
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 yellow onion, quartered
1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
Begin by preheating your oven to 400F and preparing a roasting pan.
Gently pat the chicken dry and then mix the softened butter with lemon zest, juice, minced garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
Spread this lovely herb butter all over and under the chicken skin.
Fill the chicken cavity with lemon, garlic, and onion, then place it on the rack in the pan with the remaining onion and broth.
Roast until golden and cooked through, then let it rest before serving.
Notes
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Protein: N/A