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Easy lemon herb roast chicken

Name: Easy lemon herb roast chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil (Source: ¼ cup olive oil); ½ cup lemon juice (Source: ½ cup lemon juice); 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (Source: 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves); 2 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped) (Source: 2 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)); 1 tsp dried oregano (Source: 1 tsp dried oregano); 2 tsp fresh rosemary (finely chopped) (Source: 2 tsp fresh rosemary (finely chopped)); 1 tsp chilli/red pepper flakes (Source: ½-1 tsp chilli/red pepper flakes; upper source range endpoint used for shopping.); 4 each garlic cloves (crushed) (Source: 4 garlic cloves (crushed)); 1 tsp + 2 tsp salt (Source: 1 tsp salt; Source: 1-2 tsp salt; upper source range endpoint used for shopping.); 1 tsp pepper (Source: 1 tsp pepper); 1.5 kg spatchcock/butterflied chicken (Source: 1.5 kg spatchcock/butterflied chicken); 4 cups potatoes (cut into chunks) (Source: 4 cups potatoes (cut into chunks)); As Needed Black pepper (Required by source directions; authorized salt/pepper exception.)

Easy lemon herb roast chicken is made with spatchcock/butterflied chicken, lemon juice, and thyme leaves.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 55 min
Original yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 13 listed

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Estimating…

DinnerAmericanChickenPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 31–60 minutes

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Dinner
Primary protein: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes

A few quick notes

1. Include the rest

Leave time for the resting step before continuing.

2. Preheat as directed

Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.

3. Match the cuts in the method

Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.

Get to know the ingredients

lemon juice

In the method: I like to spoon the juices over the chicken every 20 minutes or so to aid in the browning of the chicken.

fresh thyme leaves

In the method: Pre-heat the oven to 200ºC/390ºF.

fresh parsley (finely chopped)

In the method: Pre-heat the oven to 200ºC/390ºF.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the oven. Start with this step: Pre-heat the oven to 200ºC/390ºF.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Leave time for the resting step before continuing.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Allow to roast for 45 minutes-1 hour or until the chicken is cooked.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: simply-delicious-food.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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