Roasted Garlic Herb Chicken

Name: Roasted Garlic Herb Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Whole chicken', 'amount': '1 (about 4-5 lbs)'}; {'ingredient': 'Olive oil', 'amount': '1/4 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Fresh thyme', 'amount': '2 tablespoons, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Fresh rosemary', 'amount': '2 tablespoons, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic cloves', 'amount': '10, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Lemon', 'amount': '1, halved'}; {'ingredient': 'Onion', 'amount': '1, quartered'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Black pepper', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Optional vegetables (carrots, potatoes)', 'amount': '2 cups, chopped'}

Embark on a culinary journey with this Roasted Garlic Herb Chicken, where the rich, savory aromas fill your kitchen, beckoning everyone to the dinner table. This dish transforms an ordinary whole chicken into a succulent centerpiece, infused with fragrant herbs, zesty lemon, and sweet roasted garlic. The combination of fresh thyme and rosemary adds an earthy depth, while the citrus and onion create a melody of flavors that dance on your palate. Perfect for family gatherings or intimate weeknight meals, this recipe pays homage to rustic cooking traditions that have graced homes for centuries. As you carve into the tender, juicy meat, you’ll experience the satisfaction of a comforting homemade meal that feels both special and familiar.

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

Whole chicken (1 (about 4-5 lbs))
Olive oil (1/4 cup)
Fresh thyme (2 tablespoons, chopped)
Fresh rosemary (2 tablespoons, chopped)
Garlic cloves (10, minced)
Lemon (1, halved)
Onion (1, quartered)
Salt (1 tablespoon)
Black pepper (1 teaspoon)
Optional vegetables (carrots, potatoes) (2 cups, chopped)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful herb mixture.
Rub the garlic herb mixture generously all over the chicken, ensuring thorough coverage on both the exterior and the cavity for maximum flavor infusion.
Stuff the chicken cavity with the halved lemon and quartered onion, allowing their juices to meld with the chicken as it roasts.
If desired, scatter the chopped vegetables around the chicken in the roasting pan for a complete meal that soaks up the delicious drippings.
Place the prepared chicken in a roasting pan, breast side up.
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the skin is golden brown and the juices run clear when pierced with a knife.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving, allowing the juices to redistribute for optimal tenderness.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4-6 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 1 hour • Calories: 450 • Fat: 25g • Carbs: 10g • Protein: 45g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 1g

Roasted Garlic Herb Chicken

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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