Slow-Roasted Lemon Garlic Chicken with Fresh Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

Tender chicken slow-roasted in a lemon garlic marinade infused with fresh rosemary and thyme, delivering a bright and savory flavor profile. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 200 minutes, pairs whole chicken, lemon, 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.

Ingredients

• 4 lbs whole chicken
• 2, zested and juiced lemon
• 6, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, juice and zest of 2 lemons, 6 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 tbsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Rub the marinade thoroughly over and under the skin of the 4 lb whole chicken, then place it breast side up in a roasting pan. Pour 1 cup chicken broth into the pan.
3. Step 3: Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, basting every 45 minutes with pan juices, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin is golden and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before carving to allow juices to redistribute.