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roasted half chicken on a black plate with lemon and herbs

Crispy Rosemary Roasted Half Chicken

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Chicken roasted with fresh rosemary, thyme, and lemon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 664 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking pan
  • Kitchen shears
  • Kitchen knife

Ingredients
 
 

  • 5 lbs whole chicken
  • 1 tbsp black pepper ground
  • 2 tbsp rosemary fresh, chopped
  • 1 tbsp thyme fresh
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • ½ tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F or Gas mark 4.
  • Cut the chicken in half. See instructions in post. Lay them on the sheet pan close but not touching.
  • Combine the salt, pepper, lemon zest, olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, and garlic powder. Spread evenly over the outside of the chicken and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken breast reaches 165°F or 74°C.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 664kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 51gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 204mgSodium: 193mgPotassium: 585mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 505IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
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Keyword Chicken, Fresh Herbs, Roasted
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