Whole 30 Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
Roasted chicken is one of those timeless dinners that feels impressive without demanding a culinary degree, and this version delivers serious flavor through nothing but whole, clean ingredients. Garlic-infused olive oil gets blended with fresh rosemary, thyme, and parsley, then worked both under the skin and over the outside so every bite is deeply herby and golden. The cavity is stuffed with fresh herb sprigs, scallion greens, and lemon halves, perfuming the meat from the inside out as it roasts. Starting at a high heat and then dropping the temperature is the move that gives you crackling, burnished skin alongside juicy, fully cooked thighs — no shortcuts needed. Every single ingredient here is compliant without any substitutions or label-checking gymnastics, which makes this the kind of recipe you can reach for on a weeknight without second-guessing yourself. A ten-minute rest before carving is the only patience required, and it's absolutely worth it for the way the juices settle back into the meat. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a scatter of parsley, and dinner is genuinely done.
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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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