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Lemon Rosemary Roast Chicken is infused with woodsy herb flavor, with every bite moist and juicy.

Lemon Rosemary Roast Chicken

Lemon Rosemary Roast Chicken is infused with woodsy herb flavor, with every bite moist and juicy. With crisp, buttery skin and a hint of lemon, this main dish makes a beautiful presentation.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time :15 minutes
Cook Time :1 hour 30 minutes
Chilling :4 hours
Total Time :5 hours 45 minutes
Servings :6
Calories :554
Course :Dinner, Main Course

Ingredients

  • 4 pound roasting chicken giblets removed
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1-1/2 tsps fresh rosemary divided, finely chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 2 medium lemons
  • salt and pepper

Instructions 

  • Wash and dry chicken. Let sit uncovered in the refrigerator 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a small bowl, mix the butter with 1 tsp of Rosemary, blending well.
  • Place chicken in a large roasting pan. Rub chicken all over with the butter mixture, making sure to get under the breast skin and inside the body cavity.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut 1 lemon into quarters. Peel onion and quarter.
  • Liberally salt and pepper the entire chicken and cavity. Sprinkle remaining rosemary into cavity. Stuff onion and lemon pieces into chicken cavity. Truss the chicken with twine.
  • Cut the second lemon in half and cut three round slices from one half. Lay the three round lemon slices on top of the chicken, then use remaining lemon and squeeze the juice over the outside of the chicken.
  • Bake for 60 to 90 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F .
  • Remove and let chicken rest for 5-10 minutes. Remove the twine from the bird and the onions and lemon from the cavity. Place on a platter and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Lemon Rosemary Roast Chicken
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
554
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
41.83
g
64
%
Saturated Fat
 
14.55
g
91
%
Cholesterol
 
209.91
mg
70
%
Sodium
 
154.8
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
509.11
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
5.27
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1.32
g
6
%
Sugar
 
1.68
g
2
%
Protein
 
38.41
g
77
%
Vitamin A
 
2094.15
IU
42
%
Vitamin C
 
25.73
mg
31
%
Calcium
 
37.89
mg
4
%
Iron
 
3.28
mg
18
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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