Roasted Chicken With Lemon And Fresh Herbs Recipe

Juicy, tender roasted chicken infused with bright lemon and fragrant herbs – a complete, one-pan meal ready in 90 minutes! This effortless recipe features sweet roasted parsnips instead of carrots, and succulent garlic cloves that burst with flavor. No basting required! Perfect for busy weeknights or impressive dinner parties.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 518.7 kcal
Protein 37g
Rating 4.6 (13 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Roasted Chicken With Lemon And Fresh Herbs

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How to Make Roasted Chicken With Lemon And Fresh Herbs

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Place the chicken in a large roasting pan.
  3. In a small bowl, toss the parsnips, potatoes, and garlic cloves with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Arrange the vegetables around the chicken in the roasting pan.
  5. Place lemon halves and sprigs of rosemary and thyme around the chicken and vegetables.
  6. Drizzle the chicken with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  7. Roast for 60-75 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
  8. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves onto the chicken and vegetables before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

26g

Carbs

18g