Homemade Herb-Rubbed Roast Chicken with Garlic and Lemon

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Juicy roast chicken seasoned with a robust blend of fresh herbs, garlic, and zesty lemon for a comforting homemade meal. This Mediterranean-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 95 minutes, pairs whole chicken, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 20 min Cook: 75 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 6 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 3 tbsp olive oil to form a fragrant herb paste.
  2. Step 2: Pat the 4 lb whole chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the herb paste all over the chicken skin and under the skin where possible for deeper flavor.
  3. Step 3: Stuff the chicken cavity with 1 lemon zested then quartered to infuse citrus aroma during roasting.
  4. Step 4: Place the chicken breast-side up on a roasting rack in a roasting pan and roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden brown.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before carving to retain juices.

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