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    Home » Chicken Recipes

    Roasted Lemon Rosemary Chicken With Potatoes

    Published: Apr 29, 2022 by Radwa · This post may contain affiliate links. 6 Comments

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    Cooking roasted lemon rosemary chicken with potatoes takes only a few simple ingredients. It produces an amazingly flavorful dish in no time flat. 

    You will only have to toss some common ingredients that you may find in your house and let the chicken bake in the oven. Soon enough, you will have the heavenly taste of lemon rosemary chicken.

    Check also roasted chicken with herbs and butter.

    roasted chicken, potatoes and rosemary in a baking pan

    This easy twist on roast chicken results in a crisp and succulent dish at the same time, and it has the ideal blend of savory, sour, and warm flavors to complement it! With little effort, you can create something delicious and remarkable.

    You can never go wrong at dinner when serving lemon rosemary chicken for your family, friends, and guests. The combination of lemon, garlic, and rosemary within the cavity of the whole chicken would make those who will eat it not forget the intense and insane flavor of the food.

    It's hard to think of a meal that's more satisfying than a rosemary chicken dish with lemon. Delicious and filling at the same time, this dish is a winner!

    roasted chicken, potatoes and rosemary in a baking pan

    Brief History of The Dish

    Before the invention of the oven, the chicken was roasted with fat and fluids by circulating the flesh during roasting. As a result, it is frequently cooked exposed to fire or heat with some form of the rotational grill to ensure the most efficient circulation of these fats and juices. In a wide variety of cuisines around the world, roast chicken can be found on the menu. Before, food that was prepared in that method was called Chicken Rotisserie. 

    This kind of dress first appeared in France during the Middle Ages. When King Richard the Lionheart reigned during the 12th century, the grilled chicken was one of his favorite dishes. During this period, it was prepared like a stew. The roasting of the meat on spit skewers is one of the main attractions of rotisserie chicken.

    The spit is a metal rod threaded through the entire bird, which was then rotated and roasted slowly over a heat source until it was cooked through. The heat radiation was able to cook the meat uniformly and within rows because of the rotation of the flesh. According to historical documents, the original rotisserie was powered by dogs, then by steam, and finally by a clockwork mechanism.

    Today, the oven is now used to roast or bake the chicken to this recipe in the modern era. More ingredients are added, too, such as lemon, thyme, rosemary, and such.

    roasted chicken, potatoes and rosemary in a baking pan

    Why Does This Lemon Rosemary Chicken Recipe Works?

    Lemon Rosemary Chicken is just one of the many dishes you can try if you are craving that meaty and juicy food for a meal. This recipe works well and should be tried in anyone's household because:

    • It is budget-friendly! No more stressing whether the food money can afford a fancy meal.
    • The step-by-step process of preparation isn't complicated.
    • No need to put much effort. The oven will do most of the work.

    Roasted Lemon Rosemary Chicken With Potatoes Ingredients

    • Whole Chicken. You may use any type of chicken for the recipe. Still, a good suggestion would be to use the broiler since all of its parts are more flavorful and all-purpose and are very suitable for roasting or baking. 
    • Lemon, quartered. Place quartered lemon inside the chicken for the tangy and almost zingy taste. As a citrus fruit, lemon is acidic, which helps balance the harsher flavor of the dark meat in thighs and legs and the fat from the skin of the chicken.
    • Fresh Rosemary. In terms of aroma and flavor, rosemary is one of the most aromatic and pungent herbs available. The strong lemon-pine flavor of its needle-like leaves goes nicely with the chicken. You will be adding rosemary when you marinate the chicken, too.
    • Onion. Never forget onion to help texture and flavor the chicken cavity.
    • Garlic. For a more powerful, pungent flavor, add garlic as well into the chicken.
    • Chicken Broth. Flavor the natural taste of your whole chicken by putting it in chicken broth. 

    Lemon rosemary chicken marinade

    • Butter. Marinate your chicken with butter to produce a richer texture.
    • Lemon Juice. Lemon juice helps in marinating your chicken by adding a sour, acidic, and tangy flavor.
    • Seasonings. Boost the flavor of your dish by seasoning the whole chicken with salt, black pepper, fresh rosemary, and Italian spices, which may include the tone of ground herbs.
    • Potatoes (optional): Add some baby potatoes into the pan with the chicken.

    For garnish

    parsley. Garnish your lemon rosemary chicken with chopped parsley before serving.

    close shot to the roasted chicken

    How to make the Best Lemon Rosemary Chicken?

    steps of making the recipe
    1. Preheat the oven to 220 C.
    2. Prepare the chicken marinade: In a medium bowl, combine minced garlic, melted butter, lemon juice, Italian spices, salt, black pepper and fresh rosemary.
    3. Wash the chicken and pat it dry with a paper towel.
    4. Place lemon quarters, rosemary spring, and half of the peeled garlic cloves in the chicken cavity. Then Transfer the chicken to the baking pan.
    5. Tuck the chicken wings under it, then rub the butter- mixture.
    6. Add onion wedges, chicken broth and the remaining garlic cloves and potatoes in the pan with the chicken.
    7. Put the pan in the oven and cook for about 1 hour or until the chicken is fully cooked.
    8. Take the pan out of the oven and garnish with the chopped parsley, then serve.
    Roasted Lemon Rosemary Chicken With Potatoes

    Top Tips!

    • To check the temperature of the flesh, place an instant-read thermometer between the breast and thigh meat, making sure to avoid the bone. If the chicken has been cooked through and through, the internal temperature should be between 155° and 160° F.
    • Most people like to roast or bake the chicken without covering it with foil so that the skin crisps up and develops a beautiful golden brown color. Suppose the skin of the chicken begins to turn too black before it has reached the correct internal temperature. In that case, you can tent it with a piece of aluminum foil to prevent the skin from burning during cooking.

    Recipe Variations

    • Add some common thyme to the cavity of the chicken for added flavor. It has an earthy, minty, slightly lemony flavor that will go well with the quartered lemon and enhance the dish's overall flavor.
    • Feel free to garnish the chicken with some chopped dill instead of parsley; it will also give the chicken a nice flavour.
    • You can also pair rosemary with sage before putting it inside the chicken cavity for extra flavor.
    • You can replace the chicken broth with water if you like.
    Roasted Lemon Rosemary Chicken With Potatoes

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve your lemon rosemary chicken with garlic parmesan baked potatoes to complete the meal. You can also serve it with spicy roasted cauliflower, spinach and potato salad or turmeric rice.

    Recipe FAQs

    How do I store the chicken leftovers?

    Put inside an airtight container before storing it inside the freezer. The dish will last 1-2 months when stored properly in the freezer.

    How to reheat the frozen chicken leftovers?

    Thaw the chicken in the microwave for 10 minutes or in the oven for 30 minutes and serve it warm.

    Roasted Lemon Rosemary Chicken With Potatoes

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    Roasted Lemon Rosemary Chicken With Potatoes
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    5 from 10 votes

    Roasted Lemon Rosemary Chicken With Potatoes

    Roasted lemon rosemary chicken with potatoes is an easy dish. You will only have to toss some common ingredients that you may find in your house and let the chicken bake in the oven.
    Course Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Keyword Lemon Rosemary Chicken
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour
    Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 283kcal
    Author Radwa

    Ingredients

    • 1 Whole chicken
    • 1 Lemon, quartered
    • 1 sprig Fresh rosemary
    • 5 cloves Garlic , peeled
    • ¼ cup Chicken broth
    • 1 onion , cut into wedges
    • 5 baby potatoes , chopped

    For Chicken marinade

    • 4 tablespoon butter , melted
    • 4 cloves Garlic , minced
    • 1 Lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon Italian spices
    • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
    • 1 sprig Fresh rosemary , chopped

    For garnish

    • 2 tablespoon parsley chopped

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 220 C.
    • Prepare the chicken marinade: In a medium bowl, combine minced garlic, melted butter, lemon juice, Italian spices, salt, black pepper and fresh rosemary.
    • Wash the chicken and pat it dry with a paper towel.
    • Place lemon quarters, rosemary spring, and half of the peeled garlic cloves in the chicken cavity. Then Transfer the chicken to the baking pan.
    • Tuck the chicken wings under it, then rub the butter- mixture.
    • Add onion wedges, chicken broth and the remaining garlic cloves and potatoes in the pan with the chicken.
    • Put the pan in the oven and cook for about 1 hour or until the chicken is fully cooked.
    • Take the pan out of the oven and garnish with the chopped parsley, then serve.

    Notes

    • To check the temperature of the flesh, place an instant-read thermometer between the breast and thigh meat, making sure to avoid the bone. If the chicken has been cooked through and through, the internal temperature should be between 155° and 160° F.
    • Most people like to roast or bake the chicken without covering it with foil so that the skin crisps up and develops a beautiful golden brown color. Suppose the skin of the chicken begins to turn too black before it has reached the correct internal temperature. In that case, you can tent it with a piece of aluminum foil to prevent the skin from burning during cooking.

    Recipe Variations

    • Add some common thyme to the cavity of the chicken for added flavor. It has an earthy, minty, slightly lemony flavor that will go well with the quartered lemon and enhance the dish's overall flavor.
    • Feel free to garnish the chicken with some chopped dill instead of parsley; it will also give the chicken a nice flavour.
    • You can also pair rosemary with sage before putting it inside the chicken cavity for extra flavor.
    • You can replace the chicken broth with water if you like.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Lora John

      November 17, 2021 at 7:38 pm

      5 stars
      The best whole chicken recipe ever. It is flavourful and yummy. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

      Reply
    2. Catrina

      April 29, 2022 at 12:12 am

      5 stars
      I cooked this recipe for dinner, and everyone loved it, even children.

      Reply
    3. Beth

      April 29, 2022 at 12:14 am

      5 stars
      I made this recipe with chicken breasts instead of a whole chicken. It turned out amazing.

      Reply
    4. Mia

      April 29, 2022 at 12:20 am

      5 stars
      Delicious and flavourful. Rosemary really elevates the dish.

      Reply
    5. Elana

      April 29, 2022 at 12:31 am

      5 stars
      Perfect for family dinner. Thanks for sharing the recipe; definitely I will try it at the weekend.

      Reply
    6. Olivia

      April 29, 2022 at 12:35 am

      5 stars
      Added some carrots as well and served it with white rice.

      Reply

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