Lemon Herb Roast Chicken (Printable)
Tender lemon-herb roasted chicken with baby potatoes, carrots, and onions. An easy one-pan dinner perfect for family gatherings.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 1 whole chicken (3.3 lbs)
→ Marinade & Seasonings
02 - 2 lemons (1 sliced, 1 juiced)
03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 3 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
06 - 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
07 - 1 tsp sea salt
08 - ½ tsp black pepper
→ Vegetables
09 - 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
10 - 2 medium carrots, cut into chunks
11 - 1 large onion, quartered
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper to make a marinade.
03 - Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the marinade all over the chicken, including under the skin and inside the cavity.
04 - Stuff the chicken cavity with lemon slices and a few sprigs of fresh herbs if desired.
05 - Arrange the potatoes, carrots, and onion in a large roasting pan. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
06 - Place the chicken on top of the vegetables.
07 - Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the juices run clear and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F. Baste the chicken once or twice while roasting.
08 - Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with the roasted vegetables and pan juices.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The lemon keeps the meat incredibly moist while the skin gets perfectly crispy
- Everything cooks on one pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
02 -
- I learned the hard way that skipping the resting step makes all the difference between juicy and dry meat
- The vegetables directly under the chicken are absolute gold, save those for yourself
03 -
- A meat thermometer takes all the guesswork out and ensures perfectly cooked chicken every single time
- Tucking herbs under the skin protects them from burning and infuses the meat directly