Cooking

Classic Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

Total time:** 1 hour 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients- 1 whole chicken (3–4), patted

• tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon,ved
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary- 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and, taste
• Fresh parsley, choppedfor)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to425°F (220°C). Place the chicken on a rack in a roasting pan.
2. the chicken all over with olive oil. Squeeze one lemon half over the and tuck the squeezed half inside the cavity along the garlic cloves.
3. In a small bowl, combine thyme, rosemary paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice mix all over the chicken.
4. Slice the remaining lemon into thin rounds and arrange them around and on top of the chicken. Roast for about 60–70 minutes, or until the internal reaches 165°F74°C) and the juices run clear.
5. from the oven and tent with foil for minutes Carve and with fresh parsley serving#### Tips

• For extra crisp, lift the chicken higher in the pan for the last 10 minutes of.
• Pair with roasted vegetables or a light salad for a complete meal.