Lemon-Roasted Chicken

This lemon-roasted chicken is our go-to baked chicken dish. This simple-but-delicious chicken recipe is perfect for regular weeknight meals or when company comes.

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

Yield:

1 roasted chicken

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 onion, cut into wedges
1 lemon, sliced
8 cloves garlic
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
¼ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Combine chicken, onion, lemon slices, garlic, and rosemary together in a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle salt and black pepper over the chicken mixture; toss to coat. Spread chicken mixture out in the bottom of a baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 45 to 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh, near the bone, should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Allrecipes Magazine

Tips

The magazine version of this recipe roasts the chicken for 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

546	Calories
35g	Fat
5g	Carbs
52g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 546
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g	44%
Saturated Fat 8g	42%
Cholesterol 205mg	68%
Sodium 347mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 52g	104%
Vitamin C 18mg	20%
Calcium 54mg	4%
Iron 4mg	19%
Potassium 481mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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