Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken Recipe

Name: Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (3-pound) broiler-fryer; 1 lemon, thinly sliced; Vegetable cooking spray; Fresh lemon slices (optional); Fresh oregano sprigs (optional); Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional); Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (3-pound) broiler-fryer
1 lemon, thinly sliced
Vegetable cooking spray
Fresh lemon slices (optional)
Fresh oregano sprigs (optional)
Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)
Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

1
Combine first 6 ingredients; set aside. Trim fat from chicken. Remove giblets and neck from chicken; reserve for another use. Rinse chicken under cold water, and pat dry with paper towels.
2
Carefully loosen skin from body of chicken by running fingers between skin and meat. Rub herb mixture over meat; place lemon slices over herb mixture. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under chicken.
3
Place chicken, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Insert meat thermometer into meaty part of thigh, making sure it does not touch bone. Bake at 375u00b0 for 1 hour or until meat thermometer registers 180u00b0. Cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let stand 15 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. If desired, garnish with lemon slices and oregano, rosemary, and thyme sprigs. Remove and discard skin before slicing.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Herb 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.

Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken

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