Roasted Chicken (w/anti-inflammatory herbs)
This whole roasted chicken is loaded with fresh lemon, sprigs of rosemary, basil, and oregano, making it an herby, refreshing meal.
Servings: 9
Calories: 250kcal
Equipment
- 1 9x13 casserole dish
- Measuring cups and spoons
- tin foil
Ingredients
- 1 4-6lb whole chicken (preferably organic & pasture-raised)
- 1/2 tablespoon basil
- 1/2 tablespoon oregano
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon himalyan pink salt
- 8-10 grinds of black pepper
- 2 bunches of fresh rosemary sprigs or 1/2 a tablespoon dried rosemary
- 1 medium onion cut into wedges
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- Wash the defrosted chicken, pat dry, and place it in the casserole dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together your basil, oregano, and rosemary.
- Cut your onion in half, wedge 1 half into 4 pieces, and do the same with your lemon. Save the other halves.
- Place the wedges of onion and lemon inside the chicken cavity.
- Take half of the mixed seasoning, and 1 clove of minced garlic and place it in the cavity.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the chicken.
- Sprinkle the remainder of the seasoning, salt, pepper, and the second clove of minced garlic over the chicken.
- Take the remaining half onion and lemon, slice them, and spread them on top of and around the bird.
- Place the 3 tablespoons of slice butter on top of the chicken.
- Cover the chicken with tin foil and place it into the oven. Turn the oven down to 350 degrees F.
- Bake for 2 hours and 10 minutes or until the chicken breast has reached an internal temperature of 180 degrees F.
- Check the chicken at the 1 hour and 50-minute mark. Remove the tinfoil to allow for some browning for the remainder of 30 minutes.
- Let rest for 15 minutes before serving and enjoy!
- Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
This recipe is rated for a 6lb whole-roasted chicken but would work for a 4lb chicken as well. If it is any larger, double up on the seasonings.
Nutrition
Serving: 4oz | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 77mg
