Herb Roasted Chicken: The Juiciest Recipe for Home Cooks
A delicious herb roasted chicken recipe that guarantees juicy results for home cooks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, halved
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and stuff the cavity with lemon halves.
- Roast for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Herb Roasted Chicken, Juiciest Recipe, Home Cooks