Garlicky Roasted Chicken
This garlicky roasted chicken is packed with flavor and perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Fresh rosemary - 2 sprigs
- Lemon - 1, juiced
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Garlic cloves - 8 cloves, minced
- Whole chicken - 1 (about 4 pounds)
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the garlic mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin and inside the cavity.
- Place the chicken on a roasting pan and tuck the rosemary sprigs under the wings and inside the cavity.
- Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- Serve the garlicky roasted chicken with your favorite side dishes.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 2g
