Rustic Herb Roasted Chicken
This succulent herb-roasted chicken seasoned with lemon, garlic and fresh herbs will fill the entire house with a rich, comforting aroma as it slowly roasts in the oven. Then you get to taste it!
Ingredients
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
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2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
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1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 (3 to 4 pound) whole chicken, rinsed and patted dry
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1 lemon, cut in half crosswise
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1 sprig fresh rosemary
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4 sprigs fresh thyme
Directions
1.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2.
Combine garlic, thyme, rosemary, parsley, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and olive oil in bowl; mix to paste-like consistency; rub evenly over chicken.
3.
Stuff lemon halves, rosemary sprigs and thyme sprigs inside the cavity. Tie legs together with kitchen twine (optional); arrange chicken in oiled roasting pan.
4.
Roast for 45 to 60 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the thigh registers 160 degrees Fahrenheit and juices run clear.
Nutrition information
Calories 492, Total Fat 34.4 g, Saturated Fat 7.7 g, Cholesterol 131.6 mg, Sodium 604.8 mg, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 41 g, Sugar 0.3g, Daily Values: Calcium 4%, Iron 10%, Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 20%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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