Lemon-Herb Roast Whole Chicken
Lemon-Herb Roast Whole Chicken features crisp, golden skin and juicy meat infused with bright lemon and fragrant Italian herbs. Subtle garlic and mustard notes round out the flavor, making it a comforting centerpiece for a family dinner or a relaxed weekend meal. Serve with roasted vegetables or a simple salad to soak up the pan juices.
- Prep15 min
- Cook1 hr 30 min
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a bowl, mix together the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, seasoning salt, mustard powder, and black pepper; set aside.
- 3
Remove the giblets from the chicken cavity; rinse the chicken thoroughly. Place the chicken in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons of the spice mixture inside the cavity; rub the remaining spice mixture over the outside of the chicken.
- 4
Stir the lemon juice and olive oil together in a small bowl; drizzle over the chicken.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the juices run clear, about 1 1/2 hours, basting several times with the remaining lemon-oil mixture. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, close to but not touching the bone, should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 272.78 kcal Moderate
- Protein 47.45 g Good Source
- Carbs 2.88 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.5 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.46 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 158.97 mg High
- Sodium 422.5 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.05 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.95 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 10.73 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.03 mg Low Source
- Potassium 39.21 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 11.38 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
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