Lemon-Herb Roast Whole Chicken
This roasted whole chicken is seasoned with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, mustard powder, seasoning salt, and black pepper, then brightened with lemon juice and olive oil. Roasting brings the seasoning together into a fragrant, citrusy main dish suited to a comforting family dinner or an easy weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Herb Roast Whole Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 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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- 62
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Combine Italian seasoning, garlic powder, seasoning salt, mustard powder, and black pepper in a bowl; set aside.
- 3
Remove the giblets from the chicken cavity and rinse the chicken thoroughly. Place the chicken in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle spice mixture into the chicken cavity; rub the remaining spice mixture over the outside of the chicken.
- 4
Combine lemon juice and olive oil in a small bowl; drizzle over the chicken.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the juices run clear, about 1 ½ hours, basting several times with the remaining lemon-oil mixture. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near but not touching the bone, should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 219.91 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 39.68 g Good Source 79%
- Carbohydrate 2.94 g 1%
- Total Fat 5.56 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.47 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 105.46 mg High 35%
- Sodium 84.94 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.03 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.95 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 10.75 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.14 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 40.23 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 14.58 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Lemon Herb Roast Whole Chicken is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Dry Mustard, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 219.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Herb Roast Whole Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Dry Mustard, Garlic Powder, Italian Seasoning. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Herb Roast Whole Chicken?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 219.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Herb Roast Whole Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Lemon-Herb Roast Whole Chicken healthy?
- Lemon-Herb Roast Whole Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 219.91 calories and 39.68 g of protein, or 79% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, Mustard and Garlic, 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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