Main Course1 hr 15 minIntermediate

Herb-Crusted Lemon Chicken

Roasted until the skin is shatteringly crisp and the pan is full of lemony drippings.

Herb-Crusted Lemon Chicken
Prep + Cook
1 hr 15 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Serves
4
Rating
4.7

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs)
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 4 sprigs rosemary
  • 6 sprigs thyme
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat chicken dry and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Rub chicken all over with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stuff cavity with lemon, garlic, and herbs.

  3. 3

    Roast at 425°F for 50–60 minutes until the thickest part reads 165°F.

  4. 4

    Rest 10 minutes before carving. Spoon pan juices over each serving.

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