Ingredients
Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Whole chicken. Lemons. Whole garlic bulbs. Fresh thyme. Other herbs that work well are fresh rosemary, sage, oregano and parsley. Olive oil. Butter can be substituted. Salt and pepper. Chicken stock.
How to make lemon roasted chicken
Do you cover a chicken when roasting?
I prefer covering the chicken with foil while roasting to make sure the skin doesn’t burn. I also find it keeps the chicken juicier. Uncover for the last 15-30 minutes of roasting to allow the chicken skin to crisp up and turn a lovely golden color before removing from the oven.
What temperature is chicken done?
Chicken is cooked when a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken thigh reads 165ºF/74ºC. If you don’t have a meat thermometer, make a cut between the drumstick and chicken breast. If the juices run clear, the chicken is cooked and can be removed from the oven. Remember that allowing the chicken to rest for 10 minutes after cooking will allow it to continue cooking so taking it out when it’s very almost at 165ºF/74ºC will allow it to be perfectly cooked when you carve it.
What to serve with lemon roasted chicken
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