Garlic Rosemary Oven Roasted Chicken
A delightful recipe for a juicy and flavorful oven-roasted chicken infused with garlic, rosemary, and lemon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (3-4 pounds)
- 2 lemons, sliced
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Whole garlic cloves
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place the whole chicken in a roasting pan, breast-side up.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with sliced lemons, fresh rosemary, and whole garlic cloves.
- Rub additional olive oil and chopped rosemary on the outside of the chicken.
- Roast for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect cooking. You can baste the chicken halfway through for extra moisture.