Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
Fresh lemon juice, olive oil and a variety of dried herbs season this delicious roasted chicken. It's crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and perfect for Sunday dinner.
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 91kcal
Ingredients
- 1 4 lb. chicken
- 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon season salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 onion cut into large chunks
- 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Rinse chicken in cool water, then pat dry with paper towels; set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, garlic powder, season salt and pepper. Sprinkle a few teaspoons of the spice mixture into the cavity. Place the onion in the cavity.
- Place the chicken, breast side up, in a roasting pan or 9x13 inch baking dish. Whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice and brush over chicken. Sprinkle with remaining spice mixture.
- Pour water into the bottom of the roasting pan. Roast chicken for about 1 1/2 hours, basting with pan juices 3-4 times during cooking, until skin is dark golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- Let chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 355mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g