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Crispy Lemon Herb Roasted Spring Chicken Recipe with Baby Potatoes

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A quick and easy roast chicken recipe featuring crispy skin, fresh lemon, and herbs, served with tender baby potatoes that soak up flavorful drippings.

Ingredients

  • Whole Spring Chicken (3-4 lbs / 1.4-1.8 kg)
  • Baby Potatoes (1.5 lbs / 700 g)
  • Lemons (2 medium)
  • Fresh Rosemary (2-3 sprigs)
  • Fresh Thyme (4-5 sprigs)
  • Fresh Parsley (a handful, chopped)
  • Garlic (4 cloves, minced and whole cloves)
  • Olive Oil (3 tablespoons)
  • Kosher Salt (about 1 tsp)
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • Butter (2 tablespoons, melted, optional)
  • Optional: Smoked paprika or crushed red pepper flakes (a pinch)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Let it sit uncovered in the fridge for 15 minutes if possible.
  3. Prepare the herb and lemon marinade by combining olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary and thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. Rub the marinade all over the chicken, including under the skin if possible.
  5. Slice one lemon thinly and stuff the chicken cavity with some slices and a few sprigs of thyme.
  6. Toss baby potatoes and whole garlic cloves with olive oil, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley.
  7. Arrange the chicken breast side up in a roasting pan and scatter the potatoes around it.
  8. Brush the chicken skin with melted butter for extra crispness (optional).
  9. Roast for 50-60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), turning the potatoes halfway through.
  10. In the last 10 minutes, lay lemon slices on top of the chicken to caramelize.
  11. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Notes

Dry the chicken thoroughly before roasting to ensure crispy skin. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness. Turn potatoes halfway through roasting for even browning. Brushing butter on the skin is optional but enhances crispiness. If skin browns too quickly, tent with foil. Leftovers reheat best in the oven to maintain crispness.

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Keywords: roast chicken, lemon herb chicken, crispy chicken, baby potatoes, easy dinner, weeknight meal, gluten-free, dairy-free option

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