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Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken

by StudioLink's Diet.
July 03, 2025
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Recipe by Amanda Castillo

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Crispy skin, juicy meat, and bright, zesty flavor, this lemon garlic roast chicken is what Sunday dinners dream of being. Perfectly seasoned and oven-roasted, it’s an easy centerpiece that never fails to impress.

Ingredients:

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  •   1 whole chicken (3-4 lbs)
  •   2 tbsp olive oil
  •   1 cup lemon garlic butter
  •   3 lemons
  •   1 head of garlic
 
Lemon Garlic Butter
  •   8 oz salted butter (softened)
  •   1 lemon (zested)
  •   5 cloves garlic (grated)
  •   1 tsp onion powder
  •   1 tsp salt
  •   1 tsp mustard powder
  •   1/8 cup parsley (chopped)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Line a baking dish or skillet with lemon slices.
  3. Pat the chicken dry, stuff the cavity with a halved lemon and garlic head.
  4. Loosen the skin and rub some garlic butter under it; spread the rest over the outside.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and place breast-side up over the lemons.
  6. Roast 1–1½ hours, basting every 30 minutes, until internal temp reaches 165°F.
  7. Let rest 15 minutes before carving.

*Let the chicken sit out at room temperature for about 30 minutes for a more even cooking.

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