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Lemon, Garlic and Thyme Roast Chicken – Quick and Easy Method

Lemon, Garlic and Thyme Roast Chicken – Quick and Easy Method

By Sofia Srisom
0’ Prep time
45’ Cook time
45’ Total time
428 Calories
4 Serving

Summary

Lemon, Garlic and Thyme Roast Chicken – Quick and Easy Method might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4 and costs $1.21 per serving. One portion of this dish contains about 23g of protein, 36g of fat, and a total of 429 calories. A mixture of roasted garlic pieces, juice of lemon, salt and pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is brought to you by Foodista. Not a lot of people made this recipe, and 3 would say it hit the spot. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and ketogenic diet. Overall, this recipe earns a not so outstanding spoonacular score of 37%. Users who liked this recipe also liked Roast chicken with Garlic, Lemon and Thyme, Easy Garlic Lemon Thyme Chicken, and Easy Roasted Chicken With Lemon, Thyme And Garlic.
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Heat your oven to 220 °C (only for 10 minutes, before turning it down to 180 °C)
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Step 2

Take lemon zest,roasted garlic, butter and 1/2 the bunch of thyme and fill the underside of the chicken skin. This way all your flavours are seeping into your meat.
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Step 3

Pat chicken dry with paper towel, rub the chicken all over with a 2tsp of salt, pepper and olive oil. Not only are you further flavouring the chicken, but the chicken skin will be crispier when roasted.
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Step 4

Put chicken on to a roasting pan, pour lemon juice around it. Put lemon skins and remaining thyme underneath the chicken.
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Step 5

Roast for 10 minutes on 220°C, then lower the heat to 180 °C and cook for a further 25- 35 mins depending on how large the chicken is.
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Step 6

You can check if your chicken is ready by inserting a skewer/ fork into the thickest part ( thigh). If the juices run clear, your chicken is ready. If it’s still is pink, leave it in for a couple more minutes.
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Step 7

Take chicken out, keep warm and rest the chicken while you make the sauce.
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Step 8

Sauce on the side: Deglaze the roasting pan with a little white wine and chicken stock, bring to a simmer. Add a cornflour mixture (water and cornflour) till you are happy with the consistency of the sauce. Season to taste…YUM, it’s all the lemony, buttery, garlicky thyme goodness…

Ingredient

  • butter
    butter
    1 knob
  • salt and pepper
    salt and pepper
    4
  • roasted garlic
    roasted garlic
    6
  • lemon juice
    lemon juice
    1
  • olive oil
    olive oil
    4
  • thyme
    thyme
    1 bunch
  • whole chicken
    whole chicken
    1 kilogram

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