Lemon Roasted Chicken 🍗
You are in for a real treat if you love bright citrus flavors on your chicken! This Lemon Roasted Chicken is a delightful blend of bright and savory flavors. It is one of the most delicious and tender chicken dishes I have ever tried. Before roasting, I infused the chicken with lemon and rosemary so that the fresh, tangy, aromatic, and earthy flavors meld as it cooks. The butter keeps the chicken moist and juicy, and as a result, you get tender chicken. Ready for the mouthwatering flavors? Let's make the lemon butter roasted chicken together!
Servings: 4
Calories: 561kcal
Ingredients
Lemon Roasted Chicken Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken 3-4 pounds
- 4 tablespoons clarified butter
- 3 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1 small onion sliced into half-moons
- 1 lemon quartered
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Gather the tools and ingredients.
- Wash and slice the lemons.
- Peel and slice the onion.
- Coat the chicken in clarified butter, sprinkling liberally with salt and pepper.
- Place the lemon slices and rosemary sprigs into the chicken cavity.
- Spread the sliced onions on the bottom of the roasting pan.
- Tent with parchment and aluminum foil.
Cooking Instructions
- Place the chicken in the center preheated oven.
- Cook, covered, for 50 minutes to 1 hour. Remove the aluminum foil and parchment paper.
- Continue cooking until the skin is crisp and brown, the juices are running clear, and an instant-read thermometer shows 165°F (73°C) at the meaty part of the thigh.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
- Carve and serve hot.
Notes
NOTE: The overall net carb count does not include the Substitute and Additional Ingredients.
If you enjoy this Lemon Roasted Chicken recipe, I'd love to hear from you! Any tips on making it even lower in carbs? Please leave a comment below!
Have a wonderful time cooking!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 426mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 296IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg
