Lemon Roasted Chicken

For our first recipe post, we wanted to feature a really fresh, simple, but impressive recipe that is a cinch to make! As we are into the fall season, we thought this recipe for Lemon Roasted Chicken would be perfect for a comforting meal that makes you ready to embrace the cooler temps.

look at that beautiful brown color

Find our Lemon Chicken recipe after the jump!

Our Lemon Roasted Chicken Recipe-Serves 4

Ingredients

One Whole Chicken (about 4 lbs)

2 Lemons, quartered

½ Onion, quartered

Whole Garlic Cloves

3-5 sprigs of Fresh Thyme

2 Tablespoons of light butter spread

Salt, as needed

Pepper, as needed

Paprika, as needed

Garlic Powder, as needed

prep your chicken by adding fresh lemons, thyme, and paprika

Steps

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Rinse the chicken with cold water. 

Pat dry with paper towels.

Put chicken in small roasting pan.

Stuff the cavity of the chicken with half the lemons, half the onion, garlic cloves, and sprigs of thyme.

Rub the outside skin with the butter spread, then season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

Put rest of lemons and onions around the chicken in the bottom of the pan.

Bake until skin is golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. 

all that flavor is from those fresh ingredients!

This is a delicious chicken recipe that is super easy to make! Since it's made with light and fresh ingredients, a small amount of salt and butter, it is very healthy and filling! The lemon and thyme added great flavor, while the paprika added a little something extra. Garnish with the leftover thyme springs and lemon wedges, serve with your favorite sides, and enjoy!

We served this chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans. Find the recipe, here.

XOXO,

J&L