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Savory Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken Meal

Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken 3-4 lbs
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 lemon zested and quartered
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Prepare the chicken by removing the giblets and patting it dry.
  • In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  • Rub the herb mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin.
  • Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the quartered lemon.
  • Place the chicken on a roasting pan or baking dish, breast side up.
  • Roast the chicken for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.