Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs / 1.8 kg)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it in a roasting pan.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture all over the chicken.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon quarters.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For crispier skin, consider broiling for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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