Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken

Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken

Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply cooking a hearty family meal, this Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken is the perfect centerpiece for your table. Bursting with zesty lemon and flavorful garlic, this easy-to-make dish will leave your guests impressed with its succulent and aromatic flavors.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken (about 4-5 pounds)
• 3 lemons
• 1 whole head garlic
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Rinse the chicken inside and out, and pat it dry with paper towels.
3. Cut one lemon into thin slices, and set aside. Juice the remaining two lemons and mix with olive oil, chopped rosemary, and thyme in a bowl.
4. Season the inside of the chicken with salt and pepper, and stuff with lemon slices and half of the garlic head (with the top sliced off).
5. Gently loosen the skin from the chicken breast and drumsticks, and brush the lemon and herb mixture underneath the skin and all over the outside of the chicken.
6. Place the chicken in a roasting pan and pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the pan.
7. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh.
8. About halfway through cooking, baste the chicken with the juices collected at the bottom of the pan.
9. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
10. Meanwhile, squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and mix with the pan juices to create a delicious sauce to serve with the chicken.

Serve the Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a balanced and delightful meal.