Lemon Garlic Oven Roasted Whole Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
91 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Garlic Oven Roasted Whole Chicken
Description
The recipe involves rubbing a whole chicken with a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. The cavity is seasoned and filled with crushed garlic cloves, a whole lemon, and sprigs of thyme and rosemary. Roasting at 375°F on a rack allows air circulation for even cooking and crisp skin development. The chicken is cooked until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin develops a golden color. Basting the chicken with the pan's lemony gravy lends extra moisture and flavor. After cooking, resting the bird for 15 minutes ensures juices redistribute for tender meat. Finally, carving the chicken prepares it for serving with the flavorful pan jus.
This dish suits a main course and can be accompanied by side dishes like roasted vegetables or potatoes. The fresh herbs and citrus give a bright contrast to the rich poultry flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken approximately 41⁄2 pounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic 2 minced & 2 crushed to place inside the chicken, cloves
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 3 lemon 1 whole & 2 juiced, plural
- ½ bunch thyme
- ½ bunch rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and place a rack on the center on the oven.
- Whisk oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper into a bowl. Rub the chicken all over with the marinade. Season the chicken cavity with some salt and pepper.
- Place crushed garlic, whole lemon, thyme, and rosemary into the cavity. Tie legs with a string if needed. Transfer the chicken to a large oven dish.
- Roast for about 1 hour, or until the skin is nicely golden brown and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°F. Once done, remove the chicken from the oven.
- Spoon over the lemony gravy formed into the bottom of the dish. Let the chicken rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- Carve and serve with the gravy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 91kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 42IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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