Oven-Roasted Chicken with Garlic, Rosemary, and Lemon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

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Juicy chicken roasted with aromatic garlic, fresh rosemary, and bright lemon for a classic Italian flavor profile that’s simple yet impressive. This Italian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs whole chicken, about 4 pounds, garlic cloves, smashed, fresh rosemary sprigs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 Italian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 whole chicken, about 4 pounds
6 garlic cloves, smashed
3 fresh rosemary sprigs
1 lemon, quartered
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds) dry with paper towels. Rub the skin all over with 3 tablespoons olive oil, then season generously with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 2: Stuff the cavity with 6 smashed garlic cloves, 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, and 1 quartered lemon.
Step 3: Place the chicken breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting every 20 minutes with pan juices, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F.
Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with pan juices spooned over the top.