Roast Lemon And Herb Chicken With Summer Salad

Name: Roast Lemon And Herb Chicken With Summer Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 None whole chicken (about 3 1/2 lbs); 2 None lemons, sliced; 6 sprigs rosemary; 10 sprigs thyme; 1 head garlic, halved crosswise; 7 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp white or red wine vinegar; 2 tbsp Dijon mustard; Pinch None sugar; 7 oz Romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces; 2 None tomatoes, sliced; 1/2 None cucumber, sliced; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 4 oz Kalamata olives; 1-2 tbsp chopped mixed chives and tarragon

Servings: persons

1 None whole chicken (about 3 1/2 lbs)
2 None lemons, sliced
6 sprigs rosemary
10 sprigs thyme
1 head garlic, halved crosswise
7 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp white or red wine vinegar
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
Pinch None sugar
7 oz Romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
2 None tomatoes, sliced
1/2 None cucumber, sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
4 oz Kalamata olives
1-2 tbsp chopped mixed chives and tarragon

1
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F. Place the chicken in a roasting pan. Season the chicken inside and out with salt and pepper. Place 1/2 each of the lemon slices, herb sprigs and garlic in the chicken cavity. Tie the leg ends together with string. Rub with 1 tbsp of the oil. Spread the remaining lemon, herbs and garlic in the pan.
2
Roast for 1 1/4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.
3
For the salad dressing, whisk the vinegar, mustard and sugar in a bowl. Whisk in remaining 6 tbsp oil. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Toss the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives and herbs. Add the dressing and toss to coat well. Shave Parmesan cheese over the salad, if desired.
4
Serve the roast chicken with the salad.

639

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 None whole chicken (about 3 1/2 lbs), 2 None lemons, sliced, 6 sprigs rosemary, 10 sprigs thyme, and more.

Yes, Roast Lemon And Herb Chicken With Summer Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!