Roast Chicken with Lemons
Recipe GLPRdbc0e0ab9ad8d4
A simple, elegant roasted whole chicken infused with bright lemon flavor. The chicken is seasoned inside and out with salt and pepper, then roasted until golden and tender with fresh lemons tucked inside for natural citrus aromatics. Perfect for a wholesome dinner that serves four.
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Ingredients
1 whole chicken, 3 to 4 pounds
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 small lemons
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Remove the chicken from refrigeration and pat it dry inside and out with paper towels.
Season the inside cavity generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Halve both lemons and place them inside the chicken cavity.
Rub the outside of the chicken with salt and pepper, coating all surfaces evenly.
Place the chicken breast-side up on a roasting pan or shallow baking dish.
Roast at 450°F for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 375°F and continue roasting for 50 to 60 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured in the thickest part of the thigh without touching bone.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
