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Lemon Roasted Chicken
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Lemon Roasted Chicken

Take dinnertime to a delicious new level with Lemon Roasted Chicken – a delightful twist on a classic meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
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Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 492kcal
Author Foodfaithfitness

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken about 4 pounds
  • 2 large lemons
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, combine the juice of one lemon, olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
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  • Rub the marinade both inside and outside of the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated. Place the remaining lemon, cut into quarters, inside the chicken cavity.
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  • Tie the chicken legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wing tips under the body.
    Lemon Roasted Chicken
  • Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
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  • Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 289IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg