Roast Chicken with Rosemary and Garlic Recipe

Name: Roast Chicken with Rosemary and Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken, split lengthwise in half; 1 cup olive oil; 1 lemon, juice of; 8 cloves garlic, flattened; ½ cup minced fresh parsley; 6 cloves garlic, pressed; 1 tablespoon dried rosemary, crumbled; 2 teaspoons thyme, crumbled; coarse salt; fresh coarse ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Place chicken in large shallow roasting pan.
2
Pour oil and lemon juice over.
3
Add 8 flattened garlic cloves and parsley and turn to coat chicken.
4
Cover and refrigerate 24-36 hours, turning occasionally.
5
Preheat oven to 460 degrees F (230C).
6
Remove chicken from marinade.
7
Pour 1/3 cup marinade into large bowl (discard remainder).
8
Mix 6 pressed garlic cloves, rosemary and thyme into marinade in bowl.
9
Return chicken to roasting pan.
10
Pour marinade over, season with salt and pepper.
11
Bake, skin side up, until cooked through, about 50 minutes.
12
Serve with oven-roasted potatoes.

1133

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

108

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: 3 lbs chicken, split lengthwise in half, 1 cup olive oil, 1 lemon, juice of, 8 cloves garlic, flattened, and more.

Yes, Roast Chicken with Rosemary and Garlic 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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Roast Chicken with Rosemary and Garlic

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Variations & substitutions

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