Lemon and Herb Roasted Chicken

Name: Lemon and Herb Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American
Ingredients: 1 (4- to 5-pound) roasting chicken; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, from about 1/2 medium lemon; Salt,to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 small onion, peeled and quartered; 1 celery rib, cut into chunks; 3 to 4 sprigs fresh parsley; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, coarsely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

A straightforward roasted chicken recipe features a flavorful butter, lemon, and herb rub.

⭐ 4.4 (38 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 80 minTotal: 95 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C/Gas 4).
Rub the chicken's interior with lemon juice, salt, and pepper; then stuff the cavity with onion, celery, and parsley sprigs.
Mix melted butter with chopped parsley, rosemary, and thyme.
Brush the chicken with some butter mixture, then place it in a shallow roasting pan.
Roast for approximately 20 minutes per pound until the internal temperature reaches 165 F.
Baste the chicken periodically with the remaining butter and herb mixture.
Serve.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 210 kcal

Carbohydrate: 3 g

Cholesterol: 70 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 11 g

Saturated Fat: 9 g

Sodium: 192 mg

Sugar: 1 g

Fat: 17 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g