Lemon Garlic & Rosemary Roasted Chicken Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Turkey is often less expensive than chicken.

chicken broth

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Vegetable broth is a cost-effective alternative.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients.

Zest the lemons into a bowl.

Use a garlic press to crush fresh garlic.

Remove rosemary from the stem and finely chop it.

In a bowl, cream the softened butter.

Add olive oil to the butter and mix well.

Stir in the chopped rosemary, lemon zest, and crushed garlic into the butter mixture.

Generously season the chicken with salt and pepper, including the cavity.

Brush the chicken generously with the butter mixture, getting under the skin as well.

Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the chicken.

Stuff the chicken with onion, lemon slices, and any remaining garlic.

Tie the chicken legs together with foil paper (as no kitchen string is available).

Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).

Bake the chicken for 45 minutes.

After 45 minutes, baste the chicken and continue cooking for another 15 to 20 minutes until done.

Let the chicken cool for about 15 minutes before cutting into it.

Cooking Techniques

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