Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

[Tim_05]

Hi there, friends! How's it going? I'm excited to share my go-to recipe for Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken. It's one of those dishes that always hits the spot, with the tangy lemon and fragrant herbs bringing out the best flavors. Trust me, it's a real winner!

INGREDIENTS​

• 1 4-pound whole roasting chicken
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Zest of 1 lemon

INSTRUCTIONS​

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Remove giblets and excess fat from the chicken cavity. Dry chicken thoroughly with paper towels. Season chicken cavity with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Place chicken, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; tie drumsticks together with kitchen twine; set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine butter, rosemary, thyme, parsley, garlic and lemon zest; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Using your fingers, carefully loosen the skin from the breast meat, spreading half of the butter mixture under the skin. Secure skin over the butter with wooden picks. Spread remaining half of the butter mixture over the chicken; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Place into oven and roast until the chicken is golden brown and completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 1 hour. Let rest 10-15 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

Give this Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken recipe a try and I guarantee it will become a staple in your kitchen rotation!

 

[AL_]

This sounds like a dish that can make any meal special.
Can't wait to give it a try this weekend.

 

[potatohead101]

Love your enthusiasm! Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken is my jam too . The combo of tangy lemon and fragrant herbs is unbeatable, always a crowd-pleaser.

 

[matchaberry]

I can already imagine the delicious aroma filling the kitchen as it roasts to golden perfection in the oven. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe with us—I can't wait to try it out and savor every bite!

 

[lilbobby]

That sounds absolutely delightful! Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken is always a crowd-pleaser, and your recipe sounds like a winner for sure!

 

[mndynthn12]

Oh, yum! Can't wait to try this Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken recipe! Thanks a bunch for sharing it! It sounds absolutely delicious and perfect for a cozy dinner at home.