A flavorful and juicy lemon herb roasted chicken served with tender, golden potatoes – a perfect one-pan meal ideal for family dinners or special occasions.
Author:Emma Harper
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 40 minutes
Yield:4-6 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Roasting
Cuisine:American
Diet:Halal
Ingredients
Scale
1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs)
2 lemons, halved
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 lbs baby potatoes, halved
1 onion, quartered
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Rub the herb mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin.
Stuff the chicken cavity with lemon halves and onion quarters.
Place the chicken in a roasting pan and surround it with halved baby potatoes.
Drizzle any remaining herb mixture over the potatoes.
Roast the chicken for about 1 hour 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Let rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with the roasted potatoes.
Notes
You can substitute dried herbs if fresh are unavailable; use 1 teaspoon dried for every tablespoon fresh.
Add carrots or other root vegetables for variety.
Basting the chicken halfway through cooking helps keep it moist.