Tree Nut Free Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
Roasted chicken is one of those timeless meals that feels special enough for a dinner party but simple enough for a Tuesday night. This version gets its incredible depth of flavor from garlic-infused olive oil, bright lemon zest, and a trio of fresh herbs — rosemary, thyme, and parsley — rubbed both under the skin and all over the outside. Stuffing the cavity with whole herb sprigs, scallion tops, and lemon halves perfumes the meat from the inside out as it roasts, giving you layers of flavor in every bite. The two-temperature roasting method — starting hot to get the skin crackling, then dropping the heat to finish gently — is the secret to that golden, crispy exterior with juicy, tender meat underneath. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden allergens sneaking into your Sunday roast. A final rest before carving locks in the juices and keeps things perfectly moist all the way to the last slice. Serve it with lemon wedges and a scatter of fresh parsley, and you've got a showstopper that looks like it took far more effort than it did.
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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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