Italian Roasted Chicken Recipe

Name: Italian Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (3 1/2-pound) whole chickens; Cooking spray; 8 thyme sprigs; 1/2 (1-ounce) package fresh sage; 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (about 6 cloves); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 lemons, halved; 3/4 cup water

Servings: persons

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Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
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Remove skin from chickens; reserve skin for Dinner Discard necks and giblets. Place chickens on the rack of a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
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Chop herb leaves; place stems in cavities. Combine leaves, garlic, and oil in a small bowl. Spread oil mixture evenly over chickens. Sprinkle chickens with pepper and salt. Squeeze lemon juice over chickens; place lemon halves in cavities. Secure chicken legs with twine.
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Pour 3/4 cup water into bottom of broiler pan. Bake at 400u00b0 for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a ther-mometer inserted in thigh registers 165u00b0. Let stand ?15 minutes. Remove meat from bones. Reserve bones for stock in Dinner 3; reserve meat from 1 chicken for Dinner
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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (3 1/2-pound) whole chickens, Cooking spray, 8 thyme sprigs, 1/2 (1-ounce) package fresh sage, and more.

Yes, Italian Roasted Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Italian Roasted Chicken

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