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Perfectly Seasoned Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken

Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken 4-5 pounds
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Prepare the marinade by combining olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  4. Rub the marinade under the skin and over the surface of the chicken.
  5. Place the chicken in a roasting pan and tuck the wing tips under the body.
  6. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  7. Baste the chicken with the pan juices halfway through cooking.
  8. Allow the chicken to rest for 10-15 minutes after removing it from the oven.
  9. Carve the chicken and serve with the drippings.