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juicy golden herb roasted chicken with vegetables on a pan

Herb Roasted Chicken Recipe

This juicy and flavorful herb roasted chicken is seasoned with fresh rosemary, thyme, garlic, and lemon for the perfect Sunday dinner or meal prep recipe. Crispy skin, tender meat, and aromatic herbs make this oven-roasted chicken an easy family favorite.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Roasting pan with rack – ensures even cooking and crispy skin
  • Instant-read thermometer – for perfect doneness
  • Kitchen twine – to truss the chicken

Ingredients

For the Herb Roasted Chicken

  • 1 whole chicken 4–5 pounds
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Optional Vegetables

  • 2 lbs baby potatoes halved
  • 3 large carrots cut into chunks
  • 1 large onion quartered
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Pat chicken completely dry with paper towels.
  • Mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Loosen skin over breast and thighs, rub half the mixture under skin.
  • Rub remaining mixture all over chicken. Stuff cavity with lemon halves and herbs.
  • Tie legs together with twine, tuck wing tips under body. Place on rack.
  • Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes. Reduce to 375°F (190°C) and cook 45–60 minutes more.
  • Toss vegetables with oil, salt, pepper, add to pan for last 45 minutes (optional).
  • Ensure thigh reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Tent with foil, rest 10–15 minutes. Carve and serve.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 170g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 620mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3200IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg