Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

Juicy oven-roasted chicken seasoned with lemon, garlic, and herbs.

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, about 4 pounds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon, halved
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
3. Rub the chicken with olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
4. Place lemon halves inside the chicken cavity.
5. Set chicken in a roasting pan breast-side up.
6. Roast until the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°F, about 60 minutes depending on size.
7. Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving.