Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken

Name: Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped); 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (finely chopped); 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (finely chopped); 4 teaspoons salt (divided); 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (adjust to your taste); 1 lemon (halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick ); 1 onion (halved and sliced 1/4-inch-thick); 3 garlic cloves (large, thinly sliced); 4-5 pound whole chicken (backbone removed and butterflied); 1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio - or low sodium chicken broth/stock); 1/4 cup lemon juice (juice of one lemon)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:55min

Tender and juicy Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken with crispy, rich and flavourful skin, so much flavour and easy to find ingredients! Garlic, onions, lemons, olive oil, fresh herbs and a splash of white wine (optional) make this one amazing roast chicken recipe! You'll be so surprised at how moist the meat is!

Updated at: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:26:55 GMT