📝 Recipe
Golden roast chicken with garlic, lemon, and herbs. Easy and reliable for family meals.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken 3.5–4 lb
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon halved
- 4 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat chicken dry.
- Rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme. Stuff cavity with lemon halves and garlic.
- Roast on a rack 60–70 minutes, until juices run clear (165°F/74°C at the thigh).
- Rest 10 minutes before carving.