Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken: 7 Reasons to Love It
A flavorful roasted chicken dish with Meyer lemon and garlic.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs)
- 2 Meyer lemons, sliced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rub chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Stuff cavity with lemon slices and minced garlic.
- Place chicken in a roasting pan.
- Roast for 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use fresh Meyer lemons for best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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