Zesty Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken with Garlic Butter Asparagus
Indulge in a succulent, whole roasted chicken infused with the tangy freshness of lemon and the aromatic blend of herbs. Serve it alongside perfectly cooked asparagus spears drizzled with a rich garlic butter sauce. This mouthwatering recipe is bursting with flavors that will leave you craving for more.
ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (3-4 lbs)
- 2 lemons, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 bunches of asparagus, tough ends trimmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2.
Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.
- 3.
Gently loosen the skin of the chicken and slide lemon slices, minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme underneath.
- 4.
Rub the chicken with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
- 5.
Place the chicken on a roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 6.
While the chicken roasts, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- 7.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 8.
Add salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
- 9.
Arrange the trimmed asparagus spears on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 10-12 minutes until tender-crisp.
- 10.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- 11.
Serve the roasted chicken with the garlic butter asparagus spears on the side.
- 12.
Drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the asparagus and enjoy!
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