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Buttery Lemon Roasted Chicken
Buttery Lemon Roasted Chicken
"Lemon Roasted Chicken is an easy recipe that you can whip up in just 1 hour! You can serve this buttery and lemony chicken recipe for the whole family on a lazy weeknight. Roasting a whole chicken may seem challenging to some home cooks, but it is as easy as counting from 1 to 3. You just have to follow the recipe and make sure that the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 seconds. Digital thermometers are always your best bet when creating the perfect roast recipe. "
Serves8
Preparation Time20 min
Cooking Time45 min
Cooking MethodOven
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 5 oz butter (softened)
- 1 lemon
- 4 cloves garlic
- 5 rosemary sprigs
- 3 lbs whole chicken
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
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In a bowl, zest the lemon and add butter.
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Finely chop 3 sprigs of rosemary and add to the bowl.
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Mix to fully combine and set aside.
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Cut the lemon into half and insert it to the chicken cavity with crushed garlic cloves.
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Add remaining rosemary sprigs and season generously with salt & pepper.
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Rub the chicken skin with the butter-lemon mixture.
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Roast the chicken at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes or until cooked.
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Let it rest for 5 minutes before carving.
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Serve with your favorite gravy recipe or sauces.
