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Lemon and thyme roast chicken

Roast chicken is the ultimate kitchen staple. This easy, flavourful lemon and thyme roast chicken recipe only requires five ingredients!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: lemon and thyme roast chicken, roast chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Author: The Fertility Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 free-range chicken about 1.5kg
  • Sea salt and cracked black pepper
  • 1 unwaxed lemon halved
  • 1 x 25g bunch thyme
  • Extra virgin olive oil or softened butter

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Season the chicken cavity well with salt and pepper then stuff with the lemon halves and thyme.
  • Place the chicken in a roasting tin, coat with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper
  • Roast in the centre of the oven for 1 hour 20 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and the juices run clear when tested with a skewer.
  • Transfer the chicken to a plate and allow to rest for 20 minutes then use two forks to shred the meat.
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