Jazz Citrus and Herb Roasted Chicken

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-31 · Updated 2026-07-31

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A fragrant roast chicken infused with fresh citrus and aromatic herbs. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs whole chicken, lemon, fresh rosemary 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 American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 (4 lbs) whole chicken
1, halved lemon
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
3 sprigs fresh thyme
6, smashed garlic cloves
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp orange zest
1 medium, quartered onion

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Remove giblets from 1 whole chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2: Season the chicken cavity with 1/2 tbsp salt and stuff with 1 lemon halved, 3 sprigs rosemary, 3 sprigs thyme, and 3 smashed garlic cloves.
Step 3: Rub the outside of the chicken with 3 tbsp olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with 1/2 tbsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp orange zest.
Step 4: Place the chicken breast side up in a roasting pan and scatter 1 quartered onion around the bird.
Step 5: Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting with pan juices every 20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is golden brown.
Step 6: Let rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving with pan drippings.