Bay Leaf and Lemon Roasted Chicken Recipe

How To Make Bay Leaf and Lemon Roasted Chicken Recipe

The flavors of bay leaf and lemon are infused into this delicious roasted chicken.

Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total: 1 hour 50 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, about 4 pounds
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • 1 tsp of salt
  • 1/2 tsp of black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

  2. Rinse and pat dry the chicken.

  3. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, chopped garlic, salt, and black pepper.

  4. Rub the chicken with the olive oil mixture.

  5. Place the bay leaves and lemon slices inside the chicken cavity.

  6. Place the chicken on a roasting pan, breast side up.

  7. Roast the chicken for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the thickest part of the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

  8. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories : 596 kcal
  • Total Fat : 46 g
  • Saturated Fat : 10 g
  • Cholesterol : 166 mg
  • Sodium : 702 mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 2 g
  • Dietary Fiber : 1 g
  • Sugars : 1 g
  • Protein : 42 g
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