Lactose Free Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
Roast chicken is one of those timeless Sunday dinners that feels both impressive and deeply comforting, and this version delivers on every front. Garlic-infused olive oil stands in beautifully for butter, meaning the herb rub that goes under the skin and all over the outside is completely dairy-free without any compromise on richness or flavor. Fresh rosemary, thyme, and parsley bring serious fragrance, while lemon zest in the rub and halved lemons stuffed into the cavity keep every bite bright and aromatic. The two-stage roasting method — a blast of high heat followed by a lower temperature finish — gives you shatteringly crisp, golden skin and juicy meat all the way through. Letting the chicken rest before carving is the small step that makes a big difference, locking in those herb-scented juices so nothing is lost on the cutting board. Serve it with lemon wedges for an extra hit of citrus, and don't be surprised when everyone at the table asks for seconds.
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4 servings
- 1 whole chicken (3.5–4 lb)
- 3 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and halved
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
For the cavity
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 scallions, green tops only, trimmed
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). Pat the chicken completely dry inside and out with paper towels — dry skin is essential for browning.
- 2
In a small bowl, stir together the garlic-infused oil, lemon zest, chopped rosemary, thyme leaves, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper until combined.
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