Gower's Lemon And Herb Roast Chicken
This Gower's Lemon and Herb Roast Chicken recipe is a classic dish from the beautiful Gower Peninsula in Wales. The combination of zesty lemon and aromatic herbs creates a flavorful and juicy roast chicken that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)
- 2 lemons
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it in a roasting pan.
- Season the chicken inside and out with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with one lemon (cut into quarters), garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken and rub it all over the skin.
- Squeeze the juice of the remaining lemon over the chicken.
- Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Fat
- 26g
Supplies
Roasting pan Paper towels
Tools
Knife Cutting board Meat thermometer
Serving suggestions
Serve the Gower's Lemon and Herb Roast Chicken with roasted vegetables and a side salad for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can add a sprig of fresh rosemary and thyme to the roasting pan while the chicken cooks.
Cost
$15