Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken
1 hour 15 minutes · Serves 4
- 1 (4 lb) whole chicken
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 head of garlic, halved crosswise
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- few sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
- 01 Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the chicken very dry with paper towels.
- 02 Rub all over with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 03 Stuff the cavity with the lemon, garlic, and herbs.
- 04 Place breast-side-up in a roasting pan or cast-iron skillet.
- 05 Roast 60–70 minutes, until the thigh reads 165°F (74°C) and the skin is deep golden.
- 06 Rest 15 minutes before carving so the juices redistribute.