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Get ready to fill your home with the aroma of comfort, because today I’m sharing a recipe that’s close to my heart: Heavenly Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken. This dish is a true feast for the senses, blending zesty lemon with aromatic garlic and herbs, all roasted to golden perfection. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or just want a fabulous meal to unwind over the weekend, this recipe promises to be a showstopper!

Ingredients

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1 whole chicken (about 4–5 pounds)
2 lemons, halved
1 head of garlic, halved crosswise
4 sprigs of fresh rosemary
4 sprigs of fresh thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chicken broth

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the chicken: Remove any giblets from the chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Season the cavity with salt and pepper, and stuff with lemon halves, garlic, and half of the rosemary and thyme.
Truss the chicken: Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wing tips under the body.
Season: Rub the outside of the chicken with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Place the chicken breast side up in a roasting pan.
Roast: Place in the oven and roast for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh.
Rest: Remove the chicken from the oven, cover with aluminum foil, and let it rest for about 10 minutes before carving.

Equipment

Meat thermometer

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Notes

Herb Variations: Feel free to experiment with different herbs like sage or marjoram to find your family’s favorite flavor combination.
Lemon Tip: For an extra burst of lemon flavor, zest one of the lemons before halving and use the zest to season the chicken inside and out.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: Western

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 510
Sugar: 0.5g
Sodium: 390mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 22g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 45g
Cholesterol: 130mg