Monthly Herb-Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Garlic

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A whole chicken roasted monthly with fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon, resulting in juicy meat and crispy, flavorful skin. This Mediterranean-inspired meal-prep recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs whole chicken (about 4 lbs), fresh rosemary sprigs, fresh thyme sprigs 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: 15 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). Rinse and pat dry 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs) with paper towels.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 6 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1 tsp paprika.
  3. Step 3: Rub the garlic-herb oil mixture all over the chicken skin and inside the cavity. Stuff the cavity with 3 sprigs rosemary, 3 sprigs thyme, and 1 halved lemon.
  4. Step 4: Place chicken breast-side up on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is golden and crispy.
  5. Step 5: Let rest for 15 minutes before carving to retain juices.

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