Succulent roast chicken infused with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

In a bowl, combine minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Prepare the Marinade

Place the whole chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken and seal the bag. Massage the marinade into the chicken and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Marinate the Chicken

Preheat the Oven

Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it in a roasting pan. Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken. Place lemon slices inside the cavity of the chicken.

Prepare the Chicken for Roasting

Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Baste the chicken with the juices every 30 minutes.

Roast the Chicken

Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve warm.

garlic-lemon roast chicken

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