Roast chicken with lemon and garlic

• For 4 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 90 minutes
• Cooking time : 60 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Roast Chicken
  • Whole chicken : 1
  • Lemon : 1
  • Garlic cloves : 4
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1 teaspoon

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
• Rinse the chicken inside and out, then pat it dry with paper towels.
• Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice over the chicken.
• Place the lemon halves inside the chicken cavity.
• Peel the garlic cloves and crush them with the flat side of a knife.
• Rub the crushed garlic all over the chicken.
• Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken and season with salt and black pepper.
• Place the chicken on a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
• Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Tips

• For extra flavor, you can add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme to the chicken before roasting.
• Serve the roast chicken with roasted vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.

Information

• Make sure to use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it is fully cooked.
• Leftover roast chicken can be used in sandwiches or salads the next day.