Recipes Roast Chicken with Lemon and Herbs Be the first to rate & review! Shelley Lindgren loves this succulent roast chicken for weeknight suppers because it's super simple and because it goes beautifully with so many different kinds of wine. Plus: Chicken Recipes By Shelley Lindgren Updated on January 20, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Matt Armedariz Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 40 mins Yield: 4 Ingredients One 3 3/4-pound chicken 3 garlic cloves, halved 1 lemon, thinly sliced 2 basil sprigs 2 rosemary sprigs 2 oregano sprigs Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Salt and freshly ground pepper Directions Preheat the oven to 350°. Place the chicken in a flameproof roasting pan and fill the cavity with the garlic, lemon slices and herb sprigs. Truss the chicken. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast the chicken for 20 minutes. Lightly baste the chicken with more olive oil and roast for about 1 hour longer, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the inner thigh registers 165°. Transfer the chicken to a work surface and let rest for 10 minutes. Carve the chicken and serve. Serve With Roasted Yukon Gold potatoes and sautéed sugar snap peas. Suggested Pairing Simple roast chicken is excellent with many wines, from a crisp white to a substantial red. Rate it Print