Description
A simple one-pan dinner featuring juicy roast chicken with crispy potatoes, infused with lemon and garlic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs)
- 1.5 lbs potatoes, quartered
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken dry and season inside and out with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon slices and half the minced garlic.
- Toss potatoes with olive oil, remaining garlic, and a pinch of salt.
- Arrange potatoes in a roasting pan and place the chicken on top.
- Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
- For crispier skin, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken with potatoes
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: roast chicken, one-pan dinner, lemon garlic chicken, crispy potatoes