My Lemon Herb Chicken Recipe

Name: My Lemon Herb Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6 lb) chicken; salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste); 1 lemon (wedged); 6 garlic cloves (peeled); 2 tablespoons thyme leaves; 1 tablespoon rosemary; 3 tablespoons parsley; ¼ cup lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ⅓ cup olive oil

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven 475.
2
Rinse and dry chicken.
3
Season cavity.
4
Stuff with the lemon wedges and 3 cloves of the garlic.
5
Puree the remaining 3 cloves garlic, herbs, lemon juice, pepper flakes and oil.
6
Rub all over and under skin of chicken.
7
Truss.
8
Place in a sprayed 9x13.
9
Roast 15 minutes.
10
Baste.
11
Reduce oven to 325.
12
Roast 1 1/2 hours more, basting often.
13
Let stand 10 minutes before carving.

470

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 1 (6 lb) chicken, salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste), 1 lemon (wedged), 6 garlic cloves (peeled), and more.

Yes, My Lemon Herb 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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My Lemon Herb Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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