Herb-Infused Roast Chicken with Lemon

Name: Herb-Infused Roast Chicken with Lemon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (4- to 5-pound) whole chicken chicken; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp fresh thyme; 1 tbsp fresh rosemary; 1 lemon; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

A moist, flavorful whole chicken seasoned with herbs and lemon, roasted until golden. Serves a family dinner with minimal effort.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 75 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1 (4- to 5-pound) whole chicken chicken
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh thyme
1 tbsp fresh rosemary
1 lemon
4 cloves garlic
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Rub 3 tbsp olive oil over the entire surface, then season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp fresh thyme, and 1 tbsp fresh rosemary.
Step 2: Cut lemon into quarters and stuff into the cavity with 4 minced garlic cloves. Tuck lemon slices under chicken skin for even flavoring.
Step 3: Place chicken breast-side up on a roasting pan. Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes, basting with pan juices every 20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh.