Summer Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken Recipe
This Summer Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken Recipe is perfect for warm days. It’s light, tasty, and smells amazing while cooking.
Equipment
- Roasting pan
- Meat thermometer
- Basting brush
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
- Mixing Bowl
- Foil
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken 4 pounds
- 2 lemons sliced
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Turn oven on to 375°F.
- Rinse and dry the chicken.
- Rub chicken with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Put lemon slices and garlic inside.
- Add herbs on top of the chicken.
- Place chicken in roasting pan.
- Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Brush juices over chicken halfway.
- Check the temperature is 165°F.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Cut and serve while hot.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for best flavor.
- Let the chicken rest before cutting.
- Don’t skip the garlic inside.
- Brush the chicken during cooking.
- Use a thermometer to check doneness.