Slow-Roasted Beachside Lemon Garlic Whole Chicken

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A whole chicken slow-roasted with lemon and garlic for tender, flavorful meat that recalls a leisurely seaside feast. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 200 minutes, pairs whole chicken, lemons, halved, garlic cloves, crushed for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 180 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Rinse and pat dry a 4 lb whole chicken with paper towels.
  2. Step 2: Rub the chicken all over with 3 tbsp olive oil, then season generously with 2 tsp sea salt and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Stuff the chicken cavity with 2 halved lemons, 6 crushed garlic cloves, 3 fresh rosemary sprigs, and 1 large quartered yellow onion.
  4. Step 4: Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan, and pour 1 cup chicken broth into the pan to keep the meat moist during roasting.
  5. Step 5: Roast the chicken in the oven for about 2.5 to 3 hours, basting every 45 minutes with pan juices, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden and crisp.
  6. Step 6: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving to allow juices to redistribute for tender, juicy meat reminiscent of a slow, relaxing day at the beach.

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