Description
A flavorful Mediterranean roasted chicken recipe featuring juicy chicken, fresh vegetables, and zesty lemon, perfect for a culinary adventure.
Ingredients
- Whole chicken – 1 (about 4-5 lbs)
- Olive oil – 1/4 cup
- Garlic – 6 cloves, minced
- Lemon – 1, juiced and zested
- Fresh rosemary – 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Fresh thyme – 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Salt – 1 teaspoon (or to taste)
- Pepper – 1 teaspoon (or to taste)
- Cherry tomatoes – 1 pint
- Bell peppers – 2 (any color, sliced)
- Red onion – 1, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Pat the whole chicken dry with paper towels and place it in a roasting pan.
- Marinate the chicken with a mixture of olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper for 15-30 minutes.
- Prepare the vegetables by slicing the bell peppers and cutting the red onion into wedges. Toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Surround the marinated chicken with the prepared vegetables in the roasting pan.
- Roast in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting halfway through.
- Check the chicken’s doneness with a meat thermometer, ensuring it reaches 165°F (75°C). Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is patted dry for crispy skin.
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 15-30 minutes for better flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- Avoid overcrowding the roasting pan to ensure even roasting.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of chicken with vegetables
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, roasted chicken, easy recipe, family dinner