Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
When I want to eat a roasted chicken, I always go out and buy one. I did not have any idea that roasting a chicken could be that easy and much cheaper. When I started baking, I always wanted to try an oven-roasted chicken but due to the long list I have, I always end up baking cupcakes, muffins, etc…
There was a time that I was craving for a roasted chicken. So I went out and bought one. After eating a lot, I found my head painful. Why? This is what I get from eating a store-bought roasted chicken – not all the time, but most of the time. After that, I did not buy again. And I have not eaten roasted chicken in months. I tried looking for a roasted chicken recipe and I was surprised how easy it is to make one. So I told myself I will make one… someday! Thankfully, that ‘someday’ did not take too long – it happened in less than a month.
This is the easiest recipe I have ever found. I loved how the chicken tasted so simple, yet, so delicious!
Lemon & Herb Roasted Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1.2 kg whole chicken
- 2 tbsp butter (or olive oil)
- 1 tbsp dried parsley (or 2 tbsp fresh parsley)
- zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Rinse and pat dry chicken.
- Sprinkle salt all of the chicken’s surface. Place in a bowl or plate and let sit in the fridge overnight to air dry. (This step will give you the crispiest chicken skin.)
Next day,
- Preheat the oven to 425 F.
- Remove the chicken from the fridge and pat dry again.
- Let the chicken rest for about 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine butter, parsley and lemon zest. Melt in a microwave and set aside.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Pour lemon juice inside the chicken.
- Truss the chicken.
- Spread the butter mixture all over the chicken’s surface.
- Squeeze the lemon wedges all over the chicken and place the squeezed lemon wedges in the baking dish.
- Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes or until juices run clear when you cut between the thigh and the leg.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let rest for about 20 minutes before carving.
Source recipe: Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken by Best Recipe Box
The combination of the lemon juice and the juices from the chicken were absolutely awesome! If I could put them in a glass and drink them, I will. But of course, I will not do that. 😀 I just can’t believe that with just very simple and few ingredients, you could make a delicious roasted chicken. See that juice?
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Oops! Wait a minute. How silly of me not to show you the breast part. Chicken breast is not a favorite of mine, if you can remember. But, this one is so great that I can eat the breast part ONLY! Huh? Really? Nope! Just kidding. I love thigh and legs… but this part in this roasted chicken is perfect – not tough like some of the store-bought ones – it’s soft and still juicy! But nothing is juicer that the thigh! Okay, I get it!
I was supposed to eat this with roasted potatoes but since potatoes are carbs and rice is also a carb… Of course, I chose rice over potatoes.
Hihihi! Can you see the skin? Yes! I love the skin so much. But, you know what? I did not eat rice again after this… even after the next few days. I really know now how to discipline myself. 😀 And I did not ask for another cup of rice. Yehey!
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I was so happy with this chicken that I almost forgot to mention that I got this recipe from this site. Thank you so much! If you check out the link, you’ll notice that I changed some… Well, that is according to what I exactly did.
Hope you try this and let me know.
32 Comments
Liz
I am sipping lemon tea and wishing I could eat a piece of that roasted chicken. It truly looks delicious. Thanks for inspiring me. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Jhuls
And thanks for reminding me that I have this chicken on my blog. You know, you sometimes think of what food to prepare and you forgot that you have lots in your blog. 😀
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Gilly
good simple ingredients combine for something that’s really delicious – I definitely approve!
Jhuls
Thank you so much! Sometimes, you would not believe that simple and few ingredients could make one delicious meal. 🙂 Thank you for stopping by. Have a nice week ahead. 🙂
bricimino
Beautiful. A roast chicken is my favorite comfort food.
Jhuls
Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a lovely week. 😉
countybakermom
Happy New year france!Your chicken looks so tempting and delicious! I love your new site too, you’ve gone so far in blogging ,congratulations!!keep it up,I am so proud of you 🙂
Jhuls
Have a lovely 2014, France! Thank you so much for being proud of me. 😀 And thank to you, too – you are one of the few people who encouraged me to start blogging. Hope everything is fine with you. 😉
yummychunklet
Beautiful looking chicken!
Jhuls
Thank you so much! Enjoy the day and happy new year. 😉
Cate @ Chez CateyLou
That chicken is gorgeous! It looks perfect – I want to make one for dinner tonight!
Jhuls
I know, right? 😀 Easy to make, but delicious! Thank you the visit. Have a fabulous day and happy new year.
Ngan R.
Wow! This chicken looks delicious and easy enough for me to make. Thanks for posting the recipe. And congrats on not asking for more rice (I probably would have taken seconds)!
Jhuls
I was surprised by how easy it was to make this chicken. I might roast/bake more often. 😀 The not asking of more rice was kinda difficult but I have to – I just enjoyed my veggies. Thanks a lot for stopping by. Have a wonderful new year!
Cindy Green
It’s beautiful! Perfecto!
Jhuls
Thank you so much! 😉 Have a lovely day and happy new year!
Fae's Twist & Tango
Darling Jhuls, I roast/bake chicken three times a week. I’ve tried almost every how you can imagine. I must say, your lemon & herb roasted chicken doesn’t look good, it looks, MAGNIFICENT!!! Bravo! I looks so juicy and flavorful! (btw, I haven’t started my diet yet. Is yours going the way you hoped?) I wish you and yours the happiest of New Year 2014! 😀
Jhuls
I missed you, Fae! Where have you been? or should I ask myself that question instead? 😀
Thank you for the lovely comment. (hugs!) Well, I think I should try roasting/baking chicken more often. I was amazed by how easy it is to make one.
As for my diet, I was expecting to lose 3kg for the month of December but as of this time (I just checked) I just lost 2kg. Though I still have two days to lose 1kg, I don’t think I can make it. Uhm, I guess I’ll have to extend my diet until end of February (whew!). Thank you for asking, Fae! When you start your diet, I would love to know how are you doing. 😀
Wishing you a grand 2014! xx
Fae's Twist & Tango
You will be the first I will report to. 😀 )))
Jhuls
Hihihi! That will be great! Enjoy the rest of the weekend, Fae!! xx
The Imperfect Kitchen
Beautiful photos! I really want roast chicken now…
Jhuls
Thank you! 😉 Have a lovely day/night.
Haley
absolutely stunning! nothing like a perfectly cooked chicken
Jhuls
Thank you! It was perfect, indeed! 😉 Have a lovely weekend! xx
aryana0821
Looks wonderful I need a piece hehehe 🙂
Jhuls
Sure! 😀 Thanks! Enjoy your weekend! xx
tastytreats13
That looks delicious! Yum!
Jhuls
It was delicious!! Thanks! Have a wonderful weekend! 😉 xx
tinywhitecottage
Looks wonderful! I love to roast chicken. I remember after I discovered how easy it is to roast a chicken I kept making one over and over. It is so impressive to serve when guests are over. I love putting potatoes around the edge of the baking dish too. So delicious after roasting in the pan drippings, especially with the lemon! 🙂 Your’s look perfectly roasted!
Jhuls
Yeah! I thought it was difficult to make one. Last night, I was just thinking of making another roasted chicken with potatoes. I bet yours was perfect, too! 😉 Thanks a lot for stopping by. Wishing you a fabulous weekend!