Golden Roast Chicken with Lemon Recipe

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 **Golden Roast Chicken with Lemon Recipe**

**Ingredients:**

  • - 1 whole chicken (about 4-5 pounds)
  • - 2 lemons, halved
  • - 4-5 garlic cloves, crushed
  • - 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
  • - 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • - Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • - 1 teaspoon paprika
  • - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • - Fresh parsley, for garnish

**For the Lemon Herb Butter:**

  • - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • - Zest of 1 lemon
  • - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • - Salt and black pepper, to taste

**Instructions:**

1. **Preheat the Oven:**

   - Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. **Prepare the Lemon Herb Butter:**

   - In a bowl, combine the softened butter with lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined. Set aside.

3. **Prepare the Chicken:**

   - Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season the cavity of the chicken with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stuff the cavity with lemon halves, crushed garlic cloves, and fresh rosemary.

4. **Season the Chicken:**

   - Rub the outside of the chicken with olive oil. Sprinkle the dried thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper evenly over the chicken.

5. **Add Lemon Herb Butter:**

   - Gently lift the skin of the chicken and rub half of the prepared lemon herb butter underneath the skin. Massage it over the breasts and thighs, distributing it as evenly as possible.

6. **Roasting:**

   - Place the chicken on a roasting pan or a baking dish. Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh, and the juices run clear. Baste the chicken with the pan juices every 30 minutes to keep it moist and flavorful.

7. **Rest and Serve:**

   - Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for about 10-15 minutes before carving. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite roasted vegetables or side dishes.

This golden roast chicken with lemon is not only visually appealing but also incredibly flavorful and succulent, making it a perfect choice for any special occasion or family dinner.

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