Lemon and Herb Roasted Chicken
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It doesn't get much easier than a roast chicken for dinner, and this recipe is an excellent choice. The chicken is roasted to perfection with a lemony herb and butter rub.
Ingredients
- 1 roasting chicken, about 4 to 5 pounds
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 small onion, peeled and quartered
- 1 rib celery, cut into large chunks
- Few sprigs fresh parsley
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Preheat oven to 350 F/180 C/Gas 4.
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Rub inside of chicken with lemon juice; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Add the onion quarters, celery, and a few sprigs of parsley to chicken cavity.
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Combine the melted butter with the chopped parsley, rosemary, and thyme.
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Brush some of the butter mixture over the chicken.
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Place chicken in a shallow roasting pan and roast for about 20 minutes per pound.
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Baste with melted butter and herb mixture several times.
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Serve and enjoy!
Tip
- Internal temperature should register at least 165 F on a meat thermometer inserted into the meaty part of the thigh.