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Crispy Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken Recipe with Easy Spring Vegetables

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A bright and comforting roasted chicken with crispy lemon herb skin paired with fresh spring vegetables, perfect for a fuss-free yet impressive meal.

Ingredients

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  • Whole chicken (3-4 lbs / 1.4-1.8 kg), preferably free-range or organic
  • 1 large lemon, zested and quartered
  • Fresh herbs: 2 sprigs rosemary, 4-5 sprigs thyme, a handful of parsley, finely chopped
  • 4–5 garlic cloves, minced and some whole for roasting
  • Spring vegetables: 8-10 baby carrots, 1 bunch asparagus (tough ends trimmed), 1 lb (450 g) new potatoes, halved
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 tsp salt (coarse sea salt preferred)
  • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp softened butter mixed with herbs and lemon zest
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix softened butter with chopped rosemary, thyme, parsley, lemon zest, and minced garlic to prepare herb butter.
  3. Clean and pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Gently loosen the skin over the breast and thighs without tearing.
  4. Rub half the herb butter under the chicken skin to infuse flavor and keep meat moist.
  5. Season the outside of the chicken generously with salt, pepper, and a light drizzle of olive oil.
  6. Stuff the cavity with lemon quarters and a few sprigs of thyme and rosemary.
  7. Truss the chicken with kitchen twine if available, or tuck the wings under the body.
  8. Arrange the spring vegetables in the roasting pan. Toss them with remaining herb butter, olive oil, salt, pepper, and whole garlic cloves.
  9. Place the chicken breast side up on top of the vegetables.
  10. Roast in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes. Check after 40 minutes and baste the chicken with pan juices if desired.
  11. Use a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh without touching bone; it should read 165°F (74°C) when done.
  12. Remove the chicken and vegetables from the oven and let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
  13. Serve the carved chicken surrounded by roasted spring vegetables, spooning pan juices over the top for extra flavor.

Notes

Pat chicken skin dry thoroughly before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Rubbing herb butter under the skin infuses flavor and keeps meat moist. Let chicken rest 10-15 minutes after roasting to lock in juices. If vegetables brown too fast, cover loosely with foil halfway through cooking. For extra crispy skin, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end but watch carefully. Prep herb butter and vegetables a day ahead for convenience.

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