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Simple Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

This classic roasted chicken is a simple and delicious dinner that the whole family will enjoy.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 15, 2026
Simple Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
75 minutes
Total
85 minutes
Serves
4

There is nothing quite like the smell of a roasting chicken filling the kitchen. It is one of those meals that feels fancy enough for Sunday dinner but is easy enough to prepare after a busy workday.

My best tip for the juiciest result is to let the chicken rest for ten minutes after taking it out of the oven. This helps the juices stay inside the meat instead of running out onto your cutting board.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole roasting chicken, about 4 pounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 carrots, chopped into large chunks

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

  2. 2

    Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to ensure the skin gets nice and crispy.

  3. 3

    Place the chicken in a roasting pan or a large cast iron skillet.

  4. 4

    Rub the olive oil all over the chicken, then sprinkle evenly with salt, pepper, and dried rosemary.

  5. 5

    Tuck the lemon halves and smashed garlic inside the cavity of the chicken.

  6. 6

    Arrange the chopped carrots around the base of the chicken in the pan.

  7. 7

    Roast for about 60 to 75 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

  8. 8

    Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for ten minutes before carving.

💡 Tips

Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can use the bones to make a delicious homemade stock, or shred the extra meat for quick chicken salad sandwiches later in the week.

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