Roast Chicken with Thyme, Garlic and Lemon Recipe

Name: Roast Chicken with Thyme, Garlic and Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Small Chicken; 10 cloves Garlic (Pound To A Paste); 3 sprigs Thyme; 3 teaspoons Sea Salt; 2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice; 1/4 cups Olive Oil; 3 whole Carrots, Halved Longways; 3 whole Potatoes, Quartered; 6 cloves Garlic, Leave Unpeeled

Servings: persons

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Clean and rinse the chicken inside out and pat dry.
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Do not remove the chicken skin.
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Marinate the whole chicken with garlic paste, thyme, salt and pepper.
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Rub it thoroughly and put the stuffing in the cavity.
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Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil then tie the legs together with a cotton twine string.
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Refrigerate overnight or at least 2 hours.
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Heat oven to 200 degrees F. Lightly grease a roasting pan, place a roasting rack and put the chicken on top.
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Bake for 30 minutes then turn the chicken the opposite way.
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Add in the cut vegetables and unpeeled garlic underneath the chicken rack.
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Bake for another 30 minutes until golden brown (you can see the crunchy skin).
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Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving and dont forget to remove the string.

286

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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 whole Small Chicken, 10 cloves Garlic (Pound To A Paste), 3 sprigs Thyme, 3 teaspoons Sea Salt, and more.

Yes, Roast Chicken with Thyme, Garlic and Lemon 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Roast Chicken with Thyme, Garlic and Lemon

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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