Slow-Roasted Herb Chicken with Garlic and Thyme

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Tender chicken slow-roasted with fresh garlic and thyme, delivering juicy meat infused with aromatic herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 165 minutes, pairs whole chicken, garlic cloves, fresh thyme sprigs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 150 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Pat dry the 4-pound whole chicken with paper towels.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, 6 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Rub this mixture all over the chicken, inside the cavity and on the skin.
  3. Step 3: Stuff the chicken cavity with 4 fresh thyme sprigs and 1 quartered lemon to infuse flavor during roasting.
  4. Step 4: Place the chicken breast-side up on a roasting pan rack and insert into the oven. Roast slowly for 2 hours and 30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear.
  5. Step 5: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving to keep it juicy and tender.

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