Description
This Lemon Herb Chicken Roast recipe is a classic favorite with tender, juicy chicken infused with fragrant herbs and citrus flavors. Perfect for a comforting family meal or a special dinner gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 lemon (halved)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For Roasting:
- 1 onion (quartered)
- 3 carrots (cut into large chunks)
- 3 celery stalks (cut into large chunks)
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Prepare the Chicken: Remove giblets, pat the chicken dry, and make an herb paste with olive oil, butter, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture over and inside the chicken.
- Add Flavors: Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken, add lemon halves and onion quarters into the cavity.
- Roast: Place chicken on vegetables in a roasting pan, pour chicken broth, and roast for 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest before carving and serve with roasted vegetables and pan juices.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, dry chicken thoroughly before roasting.
- Use dried herbs if fresh aren’t available.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 6 oz cooked chicken + vegetables)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
