How to Make Roast Chicken with Lemon, Garlic, and Rosemary - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roast chicken is a classic comfort food that never fails to impress. Whether you’re cooking for a special occasion or just craving a hearty and satisfying meal, this recipe for Roast Chicken with Lemon, Garlic, and Rosemary is sure to hit the spot.

What makes this roast chicken recipe stand out is the combination of flavors from the lemon, garlic, and rosemary. The tangy citrus, pungent garlic, and aromatic herbs come together to create a delicious and fragrant dish that is perfect fo...

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Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 lemon, halved

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Pat chicken dry and sprinkle salt on all sides and inside the cavity. Sprinkle with black pepper. Pluck the leaves from 1 spring of rosemary and sprinkle on the chicken. Place the other whole sprig inside the cavity along with garlic and lemon.
  • Place the chicken on a roasting rack set inside a roasting pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    438 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 146mg
    • Sodium: 1885mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Protein: 46g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 462mg