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Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

This Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken is incredibly easy to make, perfectly roasted, tender, and flavorful.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine Dairy-Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Paleo, Sugar Free, Whole30
Servings 6 people
Calories 329 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken cut into 10 pieces You can purchase a chicken that's already been cut up.
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped
  • 2 whole lemons cut into thin circles
  • extra fresh herbs Optional: to add after baking

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Spread your chicken on a baking sheet.
  • Combine all other ingredients except the lemon slices together in a bowl. Give it a quick stir and pour over your chicken.
  • Add your lemon slices to the baking sheet on top of and/or in between the chicken pieces.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven. Spoon some of that lovely pan gravy and an extra pinch of fresh herbs onto the chicken as you plate it!

Notes

If you prefer to cut up the chicken yourself, here's an easy video to show you how: https://www.marthastewart.com/973692/how-cut-whole-chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 24gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 25.5mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1.4mg
Keyword chicken, Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
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