Memorial Herb-Roasted Chicken with Garlic and Lemon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

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Tender herb-roasted chicken infused with garlic and lemon, ideal for a thoughtful family dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 105 minutes, pairs whole chicken (about 4 lbs), fresh rosemary, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 90 min Serves 6 American cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs)
2 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
2 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
6, minced garlic cloves
1, quartered lemon
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped rosemary, 2 tbsp chopped thyme, 6 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Pat dry 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs) with paper towels and rub the herb-garlic mixture evenly all over the skin and inside the cavity.
Step 3: Stuff the cavity with 1 quartered lemon. Place the chicken breast side up in a roasting pan and pour 1/2 cup chicken broth into the pan to keep it moist.
Step 4: Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, basting occasionally with pan juices, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin is golden and crispy.
Step 5: Remove the chicken from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before carving to allow juices to redistribute.