How to Make Lemon-Roasted Chicken with Rosemary - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly special about the combination of zesty citrus and fragrant herbs when it comes to roasting a chicken. The bright, tangy flavor of lemon paired with the earthy, aromatic notes of rosemary creates a dish that is both comforting and refreshing. Lemon-roasted chicken with rosemary is a classic recipe that never fails to impress, whether you're serving it for a casual weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken
  • 4 ½ lemons, divided
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place chicken, breast-side down, into a roasting pan. Squeeze juice from 1 1/2 lemons over chicken.
  • Mix salt and pepper together in a small bowl and spread mixture all over chicken using your hands.
  • Roll 2 lemons on the countertop to soften them a bit. Puncture several times with a fork and cram into the cavity of the chicken.
  • Place roasting pan in the preheated oven and lower temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Pull out chicken and turn over using wooden spoons or tongs. Return to the oven and continue to bake until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear when the thigh is pricked with a fork, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Let chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving. Cut remaining lemon into slices. Transfer chicken to a serving dish and garnish with lemon slices and fresh rosemary. Pour juices from the roasting pan over the chicken to make it super juicy.
  • Nutrition

    382 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 121mg
    • Sodium: 1441mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Protein: 40g
    • Vitamin C: 97mg
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 19mg
    • Potassium: 537mg