Slow-Roasted Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Fresh Herbs

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Tender chicken roasted slowly with zesty lemon, garlic, and fragrant fresh herbs for a succulent and flavorful dish. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 195 minutes, pairs whole chicken, lemons, garlic cloves 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: 180 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Pat dry 4 lbs whole chicken with paper towels and loosen skin over breasts gently.
  2. Step 2: Rub 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp kosher salt, and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper evenly over the entire chicken, including under the skin.
  3. Step 3: Stuff the cavity with 2 halved lemons, 6 smashed garlic cloves, 3 sprigs rosemary, and 3 sprigs thyme.
  4. Step 4: Place chicken breast-side up on a roasting rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest 15 minutes before carving to allow juices to redistribute.

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