Garlic-Infused Roasted Chicken with Thyme and Lemon

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Juicy roasted chicken infused with garlic, fresh thyme, and bright lemon, perfect for comforting meals during cold season. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs whole chicken, garlic cloves, fresh thyme sprigs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 75 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Rub 3.5 lbs whole chicken all over with 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Stuff the chicken cavity with 6 smashed garlic cloves, 6 fresh thyme sprigs, and 1 halved lemon. Tie legs together with kitchen twine.
  3. Step 3: Place chicken breast-side up on a roasting rack in a shallow pan and roast for 1 hour 15 minutes, basting every 20 minutes with pan juices, until skin is golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with pan juices spooned over the top for a flavorful, comforting dish.

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