How to Make Roasted Lemon Herb Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roasted Lemon Herb Chicken is a classic dish that never goes out of style. With its flavorful combination of herbs, tangy lemon, and juicy chicken, it's no wonder this dish is a favorite among many. This recipe is perfect for either a casual weeknight dinner or a special occasion, as it's both delicious and easy to make.

The key to this dish is in the marinade. By allowing the chicken to marinate in a mixture of lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, you ensure that the flavors penetrate the...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
  • 2 lemons
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine the seasoning, salt, mustard powder, garlic powder and black pepper; set aside. Rinse the chicken thoroughly, and remove the giblets. Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons of the spice mixture inside the chicken. Rub the remaining mixture on the outside of the chicken.
  • Squeeze the juice of the 2 lemons into a small bowl or cup, and mix with the olive oil. Drizzle this oil/juice mixture over the chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until juices run clear, basting several times with the remaining oil mixture.
  • Nutrition

    405 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 128mg
    • Sodium: 178mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 376mg