Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Servings

    8 people

  • Calories

    379 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken

Tender and juicy Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken with crispy, rich and flavourful skin, so much flavour and easy to find ingredients! Garlic, onions, lemons, olive oil, fresh herbs and a splash of white wine (optional) make this one amazing roast chicken recipe! You'll be so surprised at how moist the meat is!

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Ingredients

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  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh Rosemary finely chopped
  • 4 teaspoons salt divided
  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper adjust to your taste
  • 1 lemon halved and sliced ¼ inch thick
  • 1 onion halved and sliced ¼-inch-thick
  • 3 garlic cloves large, thinly sliced
  • 4-5 pound whole chicken backbone removed and butterflied
  • ½ cup dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio - or low sodium chicken broth/stock
  • ¼ cup lemon juice juice of one lemon
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Thoroughly pat chicken dry all over with paper towel.
  2. Combine the oil, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, 3 teaspoons salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Arrange the lemon slices, onion slices and garlic slices in the base of a 12-inch cast-iron skillet (or oven-proof pan). Place the chicken, skin-side down, on top of the lemon/onion slices. Pour over half of the oil/herbs and rub all over the meat. Turn the chicken over (skin-side up) and pour over remaining oil/herb mixture, rubbing the oil into the meat under the skin as well. Pour the wine and lemon juice into the base of the pan.
  4. Season chicken skin with remaining salt. Roast for 45-55, basting half way through cooking time, until juices run clear when chicken thigh is pierced with a skewer.
  5. Baste again, then broil for a further 5-10 minutes until golden. Remove the chicken from the oven, cover skillet tightly with foil and allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving, allowing the juices to recirculate through the meat.
  6. Cut the chicken into quarters or eighths, sprinkle with a little extra salt and pepper. Serve, drizzled with pan juices and cooked onions/garlic.

Notes

  • Tips: 
  • Adapted from Ina Garten's Skillet Roasted Chicken
  • Make sure to marinate both on and under the chicken's skin for optimum flavour. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 379kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 17g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 1.241mg (0%) Potassium 267mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 221IU (4%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 379 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 379kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 17g 85%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 1.241mg 0%
Potassium 267mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 221IU 4%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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