Lemon-Rosemary Garlic Roast Chicken
Lemon-Rosemary Garlic Roast Chicken balances bright citrus with aromatic herbs for a bird that’s juicy beneath crisp, well-seasoned skin. Warm notes of thyme, basil, and sage mingle with garlic-infused ghee for rich pan drippings that baste every bite. Serve for a cozy weekend dinner or a special family meal where comforting flavors shine.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Rosemary Garlic Roast Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 6
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
- 2
Roll the lemon and cut it in half lengthwise. Slice one half into quarters, and set the other half aside for baking and basting. Cut the onion into 4 pieces; slice one piece and sprinkle it on the prepared baking sheet. Set the remaining onion pieces aside.
- 3
Mix the garlic salt, sage, turmeric, basil, rosemary, and pepper together until well combined; divide the mixture evenly between 2 bowls.
- 4
Rinse the chicken in cold water and pat dry. Trim and discard excess fat and loosen the skin from the meat. Stuff the inside of the chicken with arugula, 4 lemon slices, 3 onion pieces, and the garlic cloves. Tie the legs together with twine. Spread 2 tablespoons ghee under the skin and another 2 tablespoons ghee over the skin, coating the chicken all over.
- 5
Add 2 tablespoons ghee and the butter to one bowl of spices. Microwave for 45 seconds. Stir and spread the mixture under the skin. Microwave the remaining 1 tablespoon ghee and brush it over the skin. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning all over the chicken and pat it into the skin; do not rub. Lightly squeeze some of the remaining lemon half over the chicken and place the chicken, breast-side up, on the onion slices on the baking sheet.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the bone is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 1 hour and 30 minutes, basting with the juices and remaining lemon juice every 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing, continuing to baste.
- Calories 543.19 kcal High 27%
- Protein 73.33 g Good Source 147%
- Carbohydrate 8.36 g 3%
- Total Fat 25.6 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 7.39 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 270.44 mg High 90%
- Sodium 828.37 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 1.66 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.82 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 45.42 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.7 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 95.13 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 125.77 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 16.23 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lemon Rosemary Garlic Roast Chicken is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 2 hrs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Arugula, Black Pepper, Butter, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 543.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Rosemary Garlic Roast Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Arugula, Black Pepper, Butter, Fresh Basil, Fresh Rosemary. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Rosemary Garlic Roast Chicken?
- About 2 hrs in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 543.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Rosemary Garlic Roast Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Lemon-Rosemary Garlic Roast Chicken healthy?
- Lemon-Rosemary Garlic Roast Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 543.19 calories and 73.33 g of protein, or 147% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 828.37 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.39 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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