Lemon Herb Roast Chicken

Name: Lemon Herb Roast Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Ingredients: 1 tbsp fresh thyme; 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped fine); 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp rosemary; 1 tsp oregano; ½ tsp cayenne pepper; 3 garlic cloves (chopped fine); 1 Lemon (use the juice save the rind); ¼ tsp Browning ( google it but its for gravy); 1 Medium Chicken Butterflied; 2 tsp seasoning salt; 2 tsp all purpose seasoning; 1 tsp white pepper

Authorseford

Looking for a recipe for moist flavorful bird? Then here you go! These super fresh Lemon Herb chicken halves will take your dinner up another level. This recipe combines fresh and dried ingredients with an easy roasting technique that will guarantee a moist bird.

Yields1 Serving

Prep Time20 minsCook Time50 minsTotal Time1 hr 10 mins

The Marinade

1 tbsp fresh thyme

2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped fine)

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp rosemary

1 tsp oregano

½ tsp cayenne pepper

3 garlic cloves (chopped fine)

1 Lemon (use the juice save the rind)

¼ tsp Browning ( google it but its for gravy)

The Chicken

1 Medium Chicken Butterflied

2 tsp seasoning salt

2 tsp all purpose seasoning

1 tsp white pepper

Pre-heat oven at 200ºC/390ºF.

Butterfly the chicken by placing it breast-side down on a secure surface. Using a sharp knife or kitchen shears, cut down both sides of the back-bone and remove it. Place chicken breast-side up and press down on the breastbone to flatten it. You can finish here or split it in half like I did.

Combine all marinade ingredients and coat the chicken well. Place in a roasting pan, place fresh tyme and parsley down first placing the chicken on top. take the lemon remains and place them in the pan as well.

Cover chicken with foil and roast covered for at least 30 minutes, basting with a spoon or baster every 20 min. this will make the chicken extra moist.

Remove foil after 30 min and finish chicken uncovered. This will help the chicken to brown. Roast chicken for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the chicken is cooked. Once removed from the oven, let chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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