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Garlic & Herb Roast Chicken with Lemon

Garlic & Herb Roast Chicken with Lemon

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken (3-4 lbs) (or 4 chicken thighs)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (or rosemary)
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
  • salt & pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F
  2. Mix garlic, olive oil, thyme, lemon juice/zest, salt & pepper. Rub all over the chicken
  3. Roast 40-50 minutes (for pieces) or ~1 hr 15 min (whole) until golden and juices run clear
  4. Rest 5-10 minutes before serving

Notes

Why I Love This Recipe

This dish feels like pure comfort - simple, clean, and full of life-giving flavor. Garlic and herbs infuse the chicken with warmth and depth, while fresh lemon keeps everything light and vibrant. It’s the kind of meal that makes the house smell like home and reminds you that healing food can be joyful, too.