Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

Name: Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 5.1 cup 1 whole chicken (about 4-5 pounds); 9.5 as needed 2 tablespoons olive oil; 0.8 mg Zest and juice of 1 lemon; 8.1 pt 4 cloves garlic, minced; 6.6 as needed 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped; 8.7 mg 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped; 0.9 l Salt and pepper to taste; 3.5 dash 1 pound baby potatoes, halved; 8.4 tsp 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 5.5 whole 1 onion, quartered

By Yousuf Rasheed

November 18, 2025

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This Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish, perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion. The chicken is roasted to perfection with a delicious blend of lemon, herbs, and garlic, resulting in a juicy and tender meat with crispy skin. The aroma that fills your kitchen while it's cooking is simply irresistible. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete and satisfying meal. The combination of fresh herbs and zesty lemon creates a vibrant and refreshing flavor profile that everyone will love. It’s a simple yet elegant dish that’s sure to impress your guests and become a staple in your recipe collection. Feel free to experiment with different herbs to find your perfect blend, such as rosemary, thyme, or oregano.

Ingredients

1 whole chicken (about 4-5 pounds) - 5.1 cup
2 tablespoons olive oil - 9.5 as needed
Zest and juice of 1 lemon - 0.8 mg
4 cloves garlic, minced - 8.1 pt
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped - 6.6 as needed
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped - 8.7 mg
Salt and pepper to taste - 0.9 l
1 pound baby potatoes, halved - 3.5 dash
2 carrots, peeled and chopped - 8.4 tsp
1 onion, quartered - 5.5 whole

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse the chicken inside and out and pat it dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Rub the herb mixture all over the chicken, making sure to get some under the skin of the breast. Place the lemon halves inside the chicken cavity.

Step 4

Place the chicken in a roasting pan and add the potatoes, carrots and onions around the chicken. Drizzle vegetables with olive oil, salt and pepper.

Step 5

Roast the chicken for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F (74°C).

Step 6

Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful chicken.

Step 7

Serve the Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken with the roasted potatoes, carrots, and onions.

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