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Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken

Juicy roasted chicken with crispy skin infused with garlic, lemon, and herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 whole chicken 4–5 pounds
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter softened
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lemon sliced

Equipment

  • roasting pan
  • mixing bowl
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and pat chicken dry.
  2. Mix butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
  3. Rub mixture all over chicken and under the skin.
  4. Place lemon slices inside cavity and roast for 60–75 minutes.
  5. Rest chicken 10 minutes before carving and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Basting the chicken during roasting keeps the meat juicy and flavorful.