Description
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with this Creamy Lemon Herb Pot Roasted Whole Chicken. Tender and flavorful roasted chicken infused with lemon and herbs, finished with a luscious creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Whole Chicken:
1 whole chicken (about 4–5 pounds);
Seasoning:
2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning;
Stuffing:
1 lemon, halved, 1 medium onion, quartered, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 3–4 fresh thyme sprigs, 3–4 fresh rosemary sprigs;
Sauce:
1 cup chicken broth, ½ cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season Chicken: Pat chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stuff cavity with lemon, onion, and herbs.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in a Dutch oven with olive oil and butter. Remove chicken.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté garlic, add broth, lemon juice, zest, and butter. Return chicken to pot.
- Roast Chicken: Cover and roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Rest chicken.
- Make Sauce: Simmer pot juices with cream until thickened.
- Serve: Carve chicken and top with creamy lemon herb sauce.
Notes
- Add chopped potatoes and carrots for a complete meal.
- Use fresh herbs for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven Roasted, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
