Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

 

Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken (3-4 pounds)
• 2 lemons, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh thyme, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup chicken broth or white wine

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season the inside cavity with salt, pepper, and half the chopped rosemary and thyme.
2. Stuff the Chicken: Place lemon slices and half the garlic inside the chicken cavity. Truss the chicken by tying the legs together with kitchen twine.
3. Prepare the Herb Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the remaining rosemary, thyme, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture over the entire chicken.
4. Roast the Chicken: Place the chicken in a roasting pan. Pour chicken broth or white wine into the bottom of the pan. Roast for 1-1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Baste the chicken occasionally with the pan juices.
5. Serve: Once cooked, let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.