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Perfect Roast Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary

Makes 5 servings Per serving 1 Leaner protein 2 Condiments

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 Tbsp chopped rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ Fat serving
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 4-pound chicken, rinsed and patted dry
  • 2 lemons, cut in quarters
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 celery rib, chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Combine olive oil, rosemary, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread over chicken. Add lemon quarters to the cavity of the chicken.
  3. Cover w/plastic wrap refrigerate 3-4 hours. Lightly oil a roasting rack, and place in a roasting pan.
  4. Roast 30 minutes. Add onion, and celery to the pan. Roast 1 hour or until internal temp reads 170°F.
  5. Transfer to a plate cover w/aluminum foil let rest 15 minutes. Discard the ingredients in the cavity of the chicken.

Perfect Roast Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary