Lemon Herb Pot Roast Chicken: Easy, Juicy Flavor for Dinner
A deliciously moist and flavorful lemon herb pot roast chicken recipe that’s perfect for dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the mixture all over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for about 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
- For best results, marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Lemon Herb Pot Roast Chicken