Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Herbs

Main Dishes | European cuisine

⏳ Time

1 hour 45 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Herbs

Ingredients

Poultry - 1 piece
Lemon - 1 piece
Onion - 3 pieces
Carrot - 3 pieces
Garlic - 1 head
Thyme - 1 bunch
Celery stalk - 1 piece
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Ground Black Pepper - a pinch
Paprika - 1 teaspoon
Olive Oil - 5 tablespoons

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Wash the chicken, season with salt, and let it rest. Meanwhile, mix 3 tablespoons of oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Preheat the oven to 392°F.

Step 2

Wash the vegetables, chop them coarsely, separate the garlic into cloves and lightly crush each clove with the flat side of a knife or spoon (no need to peel). Place the vegetables and garlic in a baking dish, add 2 tablespoons of oil, mix with your hands, and top with 3-4 sprigs of thyme.

Step 3

Rub the chicken with the spices inside and out. Wash the lemon, poke it with the tip of a knife in several places, and either microwave it for about 30 seconds or place it in boiling water for the same time. Then, place it inside the chicken along with 3-4 sprigs of thyme. It's best to tie the chicken legs or fold them so the lemon doesn't fall out.

Step 4

Place the chicken breast-side up on the vegetables and put it in the well-heated oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes. If the chicken is larger than 1.3 kg (about 3 lbs), increase the cooking time. During cooking, open the oven a couple of times, and if fat has rendered from the chicken, baste the top with it. If everything is drying out, add a little boiling water to the dish.