Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken is a juicy, golden, flavor-packed classic infused with bright citrus and aromatic herbs, perfect for any occasion. With crisp skin, tender meat, and simple ingredients, it’s a comforting and elegant dish that never goes out of style.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon of seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon of dry mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 1 whole chicken approximately 3 pounds
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, seasoned salt, mustard powder, and ground black pepper. Set the spice blend aside.
- Remove the giblets from the cavity of the chicken, then rinse the chicken thoroughly under cold water. Place the chicken in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle about 1½ teaspoons of the spice mixture inside the cavity, then rub the remaining seasoning evenly over the outside of the chicken.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1½ hours, or until the juices run clear. Baste the chicken several times during cooking with the remaining lemon-oil mixture for added flavor and moisture. To ensure doneness, insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh, avoiding the bone—it should read at least 165°F (74°C).