Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4-5 pounds)
- 2 lemons, halved
- Fresh rosemary, thyme, and sage
- 1 head of garlic, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and rub with olive oil.
- Season generously with salt and pepper inside and out.
- Stuff the chicken with lemon halves, garlic, and fresh herbs.
- Optionally, slide butter under the skin for added moisture.
- Place chicken in a roasting pan and roast for 1 hour 20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts or thighs if you prefer.
- For extra flavor, pour white wine or broth into the roasting pan before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg