Golden Roasted Whole Chicken with Crispy Lemon‑Herb Potatoes
A tender, juicy whole roasted chicken with golden, crispy skin, infused with lemon and aromatic herbs, paired perfectly with crispy roasted potatoes tossed in garlic, lemon juice, and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 lbs baby or Yukon gold potatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for potatoes)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Juice of 1 lemon (for potatoes)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for potatoes)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (for potatoes)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the skin with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Squeeze half the lemon over the chicken and place both lemon halves inside the cavity.
- In a large bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Spread potatoes in a roasting pan or baking dish. Place the chicken on a rack above the potatoes or directly on top if no rack is used.
- Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F (74°C).
- Halfway through roasting, baste the chicken with pan juices and stir the potatoes for even browning.
- Let the chicken rest for 10–15 minutes before carving. Serve with the crispy potatoes and pan juices.
Notes
- For crispier skin, broil the chicken for the last 3–5 minutes of cooking.
- Optional: add onion wedges or carrots under the chicken for extra flavor.
- Leftover chicken and potatoes make great additions to wraps or salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of chicken and potatoes
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg