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A whole lemon garlic roasted chicken on top of roasted veggies in a cast iron skillet.
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Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken

This easy slow roasted chicken is juicy and oh so tender. Cooked low and slow in all the buttery garlicky juices.
Course Entrees
Cuisine American
Keyword baked chicken, lemon garlic chicken, roasted chicken
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 1132kcal
Author Wendie

Ingredients

  • 5 lb whole chicken
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup salt
  • 10 cups water
  • 6 tablespoons butter softened
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Herb DeProvince
  • 2 lemons quartered
  • 1 1/2 pounds new potatoes
  • 1 small onion cut into chunks
  • 3 carrots peel and cut into chunks

Instructions

  • Place the water, salt, and sugar in a large pot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Simmer for 3-4 minutes or until the salt has dissolved. Let cool completely.
  • Add the chicken to the cooled brine. Make sure the chicken is completely submerged.
  • Refrigerate 12-24 hours
  • Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry with paper towels (No need to rinse).
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • In a small bowl add softened butter, Herb DeProvince, and garlic and mix until combined.
  • Rub chicken with butter mixture, making sure to get under the breast skin.
  • Stuff the quartered lemons into the cavity. Tie up your chicken legs with the twine if desired.
  • In a large bowl add the potatoes, onions, and carrots. Toss with olive oil and salt and pepper and place into cast iron skillet or baking pan.
  • Place chicken on top of the vegetables.
  • Bake uncovered on the middle rack for 15 minutes. Then reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for 2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees always use a meat thermometer to check the internal temp.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest 10 minutes before carving

Notes

You can substitute the Herb DeProvince for 1 teaspoon of each dried thyme and rosemary if you prefer.
Tieing up your chicken with twine is optional but does help with even cooking. There is a how-to link in the about tips section.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 1132kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 107g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 32g | Cholesterol: 336mg | Sodium: 13001mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 26g