Best 10 Roast Chicken With Lemon Thyme Recipes

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Are you in search of a flavorful and juicy roast chicken recipe that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than our collection of roast chicken recipes with lemon and thyme, carefully curated to offer a delightful culinary experience.

Inside this article, you'll discover three unique and flavorful roast chicken recipes that showcase the perfect balance of tangy lemon, aromatic thyme, and succulent chicken. Whether you prefer a classic roast chicken with a crispy skin and tender meat, a delightful one-pot dish that combines chicken, vegetables, and herbs, or a zesty lemon-thyme marinade that infuses the chicken with vibrant flavors, we have the perfect recipe for you. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring that you achieve the perfect roast chicken every time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON & THYME ROASTED CHICKEN



Lemon & Thyme Roasted Chicken image

I love lemon and thyme together so I decided to roast a chicken with that combo. The seasoning is simple, and the meat comes out moist and tender. -Pam Nelson, Beaverton, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 roasting chicken (5 to 6 pounds)
1 medium lemon, halved
1/4 large sweet onion
1/4 cup fresh thyme sprigs
6 garlic cloves, peeled
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Mix minced thyme, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. Squeeze juice from lemon halves over chicken; sprinkle with thyme mixture., Loosely stuff chicken with squeezed lemon halves, onion, thyme sprigs and garlic. Roast 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. (Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly.), Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. Serve with lemon wedges.

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ROASTED CHICKEN WITH LEMON, GARLIC, AND THYME



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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (6-pound) roasting chicken
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons minced fresh thyme, plus 1 handful for stuffing
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, quartered
1 onion, coarsely chopped
3 celery stalks
3 carrots, unpeeled cut into thirds
1 onion cut into quarters
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
Roasted Chicken Variations, recipes follow

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Rinse the chicken and pat it dry.
  • In a small bowl, make a compound butter by combining the softened butter, minced thyme, garlic cloves, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  • Season the cavity of the chicken generously with salt, and pepper. Stuff the cavity with the lemon quarters, a handful of fresh thyme leaves, and the quartered onion. Place the carrot, celery and onion in the bottom of a roasting pan and place the chicken on top of the vegetables. Cross the legs and tie with kitchen twine.
  • Gently lift the skin away from the chicken and spread 2 tablespoons of the softened butter mixture underneath the skin, distributing it evenly. Spread the remaining butter over the entire surface of the chicken and season generously with salt, and pepper.
  • Place the chicken in the oven and roast for 20 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F and roast the chicken until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the inner thigh, not touching the bone registers 160 to 165 degrees F, about 45 minutes. Transfer the chicken and vegetables to a cutting board to rest for about 15 minutes. Tent the chicken with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  • Pour the pan juices into a large glass measuring cup. Spoon the fat off the top. Add the chicken broth to the roasting pan and place over high heat. Bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Return the pan juices to the pan. Whisk the flour into the broth mixture and bring to a boil until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Season the sauce to taste with salt, and pepper. Serve alongside the roast chicken.
  • Roasted Chicken Variations:
  • Honey-Glazed Chicken: Season the butter with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 2 tablespoons honey.
  • Soy-Ginger Chicken: Season the butter with 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, and 2 teaspoons soy sauce.

ROAST CHICKEN WITH BELL PEPPERS, LEMON, AND THYME



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How to pull off a weeknight roast chicken: Set it over a bed of peppers for a two-for-one deal.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Chicken     Bell Pepper     Thyme     Lemon     Chile Pepper     Wheat/Gluten-Free     One-Pot Meal

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large bell peppers (any color)
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
1 Fresno chile, thinly sliced crosswise
5 sprigs thyme, divided
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 (3 1/2-4-lb.) chicken, patted dry
1 lemon, halved

Steps:

  • Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 425°F. Heat a large ovenproof skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Cook bell peppers in skillet, turning every minute or two, until blistered in several spots, about 5 minutes. (You aren't trying to cook them, just get some color on them.) Transfer bell peppers to a cutting board and let cool slightly; reserve skillet. Stand a pepper upright and slice off sides, working your way around stem in 3 or 4 cuts. Pull out ribs and seeds; discard along with stems. Repeat with remaining peppers.
  • Return peppers to skillet and add shallot, chile, and 3 thyme sprigs. Season generously with salt and black pepper and drizzle 1/4 cup oil over. Season chicken all over with salt and black pepper and set on top of peppers. Place a lemon half and remaining 2 thyme sprigs in chicken cavity and rub skin all over with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil. Roast in oven until skin is golden brown and crisp all over and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of breast registers 160°F, 60-80 minutes. Remove from oven (be careful; handle is hot!) and let rest 15 minutes before transferring chicken to a cutting board and carving.
  • Just before serving, squeeze remaining lemon half over chicken and bell peppers.

LEMON AND THYME GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS



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These classic herb and lemon-seasoned chicken breasts will win over fans, especially when cooked over charcoal to give them the deepest, smokiest taste. For dark meat lovers, this recipe will also work with boneless, skinless thighs, though you might have to add a minute or so to the cooking time. Or use a combination of breasts and thighs and make everyone happy.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     barbecues, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped thyme leaves
4 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
2 lemons, as needed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
Torn basil or mint leaves, as needed

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment or plastic wrap. Using a mallet or rolling pin, pound each to an even thickness of 1/2 inch. Do not make them any thinner or they could dry out.
  • Place chicken in a large bowl and toss with salt, pepper, thyme, garlic and the zest and juice of 1 lemon. Mix in olive oil. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Remove chicken from fridge while you heat the grill.
  • Light the grill, building a hot fire, or heat your gas grill to high. Once grill is fully heated, brush breasts lightly with olive oil and place chicken on the grill. Cook until undersides are browned and chicken is about halfway cooked, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip breasts and grill until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more.
  • Transfer chicken to a platter. Drizzle with oil and garnish with additional lemon juice, olive oil and basil or mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 282, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 496 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

LEMON AND GARLIC ROAST CHICKEN



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For dinner tonight, try Ina Garten's Lemon and Garlic Roast Chicken recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (5 to 6-pound) roasting chicken
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large bunch fresh thyme
4 lemons
3 heads garlic, cut in 1/2 crosswise
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 pound sliced bacon
1 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Remove the chicken giblets. Rinse the chicken inside and out. Remove any excess fat and leftover pinfeathers and pat the outside dry. Place the chicken in a large roasting pan. Liberally salt and pepper the inside of the chicken. Stuff the cavity with the thyme, reserving enough thyme to garnish the chicken dish, 1 lemon, halved, and 2 halves of the garlic. Brush the outside of the chicken with the butter and sprinkle again with salt and pepper. Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken. Cut 2 of the lemons in quarters and scatter the quarters and remaining garlic around the chicken. Lay the bacon slices over the chicken to cover.
  • Roast the chicken for 1 hour. Remove the bacon slices from the top of the chicken and set aside. Continue roasting the chicken for an additional 1/2 hour, or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh. Remove to a platter and cover with aluminum foil while you prepare the gravy.
  • Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the bottom of the pan. Add the wine and chicken stock and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until reduced by half.
  • Slice the chicken on a platter. Garnish the chicken platter with the bacon slices, roasted garlic, reserved thyme and 1 lemon, sliced. Serve with the gravy.

LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS



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Tonight, try Ina Garten's surprisingly easy Lemon Chicken Breasts, infused with the flavors of France's Provence region, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup good olive oil
3 tablespoons minced garlic (9 cloves)
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 boneless chicken breasts, skin on (6 to 8 ounces each)
1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Warm the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the garlic, and cook for just 1 minute but don't allow the garlic to turn brown. Off the heat, add the white wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt and pour into a 9 by 12-inch baking dish.
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry and place them skin side up over the sauce. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle them liberally with salt and pepper. Cut the lemon in 8 wedges and tuck it among the pieces of chicken.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken breasts, until the chicken is done and the skin is lightly browned. If the chicken isn't browned enough, put it under the broiler for 2 minutes. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot with the pan juices.

LEMON-ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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When it comes to fixing asparagus, I think it's hard to go wrong. The springy flavors in this easy recipe burst with every bite. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place asparagus in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over asparagus. Toss to coat. Roast until crisp-tender, 8-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH LEMON, THYME AND ROSEMARY



Roasted Chicken Thighs With Lemon, Thyme and Rosemary image

The ease and deliciousness of this recipe, from the chef Nancy Silverton's cookbook "Mozza at Home," deserves to be emphasized. Though you need several hours of refrigeration to allow the chicken skin to dry out, which makes it crisp, you can be flexible about it; do what's convenient. No matter what, just be sure to pat the skin dry with paper towels. You may also find the final run under the broiler unnecessary. Use your judgment. And also consider swirling in a good splash of white wine or chicken stock to the juices in the baking dish before spooning them on the chicken.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 chicken thighs, bone in and skin on
1 medium onion, peeled, quartered vertically and sliced 1/4-inch thick vertically
1 cup peeled garlic cloves (about 40)
1 lemon cut in 1/4-inch-thick slices, seeded
15 fresh thyme sprigs
4 (3-inch) rosemary sprigs
2 tablespoons kosher salt, or to taste
2 teaspoons ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Pat chicken thighs dry and place, skin side up, in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place in refrigerator, uncovered, for 8 hours or overnight to dry skin. Remove chicken from refrigerator at least 45 minutes before cooking.
  • Heat oven to 500 degrees. Spread onion slices and garlic cloves in a baking dish that can hold the chicken snugly in a single layer. Scatter lemon on the onion-garlic mixture and strew with thyme and rosemary sprigs.
  • Remove chicken from baking sheet and place on several layers of paper towels, skin side down. Sprinkle with half the salt and pepper. Turn thighs over and season with remaining salt and pepper. Transfer to the baking dish skin side up. Use your hands to arrange the bed of onions and garlic so they're completely under the chicken.
  • Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a knife point. If skin is not a deep golden brown and crispy, turn on broiler and broil chicken close to heat a few minutes to crisp and brown it.
  • To serve, move chicken off the bed of onions, garlic, lemon and herbs. Discard lemon and spoon the rest of the ingredients, along with pan juices, onto a serving platter. Place chicken on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 537, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 628 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

ROAST CHICKEN LEGS WITH LEMON AND THYME



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Chicken legs, with their moist, succulent dark meat, are ideal for many cooking methods. For a last-minute dish that's abundant with the flavors of spring, we roast them with thyme, garlic, and lemon.

Categories     Chicken     Citrus     Herb     Bake     Quick & Easy     Healthy     Gourmet

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 whole chicken legs or 4 chicken thighs and 4 drumsticks (2 1/2 to 3 pounds total)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 (3- to 4-inch) sprigs fresh thyme
2 garlic cloves, smashed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 (1/4-inch-thick) lemon slices

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 500°F.
  • Toss chicken with oil, thyme sprigs, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then transfer to a large (17- by 12-inch) shallow heavy baking pan (1 inch deep).
  • Bake chicken 10 minutes, then add lemon slices to pan. Continue to bake until chicken is golden and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes more. Serve chicken with lemon slices.

LEMON & THYME BUTTER-BASTED ROAST CHICKEN & GRAVY



Lemon & thyme butter-basted roast chicken & gravy image

Smoothing butter under the bird's skin helps to baste the chicken and herbs add a delicious flavour to the gravy

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

50g butter , softened
bunch fresh thyme or lemon thyme, leaves picked, stalks reserved, plus extra to serve
4 garlic cloves , 1 mashed, the other 3 left whole but squashed
2 lemons , halved
1 chicken , about 1.5kg
2 carrots , roughly chopped
1 onion , roughly chopped
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp plain flour
250ml chicken stock
splash soy sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. In a small bowl, mash the butter with one-third of the thyme leaves, the mashed garlic and the juice of half a lemon. Mix everything together with some seasoning and set aside.
  • Use your hand to loosen the chicken skin away from the breast, then push most of the butter mix into the gap. Rub the rest of the butter all over the outside of the chicken, then stuff the cavity with the lemon halves, remaining thyme leaves and stalks, and the garlic.
  • Scatter the chopped carrot, onion and bay leaves over the base of a small roasting tin. Sit the chicken on top, breast-side up, and roast on the middle shelf for 1 hr 30 mins, basting with the buttery juices after about 40 mins. When the chicken is dark golden, crispy-skinned and the juices run clear, remove from the oven and leave in the tin for 5 mins. Use a pair of tongs to pull the lemons, garlic and thyme out of the cavity and into the tin. Lift the chicken up, letting any juices dribble into the tin, and transfer the chicken to a serving platter to rest for at least another 15 mins.
  • To make the gravy, squeeze the juice out of the cooked lemon halves and discard the skins. Place the tin on a low heat, stir in flour and sizzle until light brown. Gradually pour in the stock and cook for a few mins. If you like a darker gravy, add a splash of soy sauce to the tin. Strain the gravy into a jug and serve with the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610 calories, Fat 42 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 47 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Chicken: Opt for a whole chicken between 3 and 4 pounds for optimal flavor and tenderness.
  • Proper Preparation: Rinse the chicken thoroughly inside and out, then pat it dry to ensure even cooking.
  • Seasoning is Key: Use a generous amount of salt and pepper to enhance the chicken's natural flavor. You can also include your favorite herbs and spices for added depth.
  • Lemon and Thyme: The combination of lemon and thyme is a classic pairing that adds a delightful aroma and taste to the chicken. Make sure to stuff the cavity with the lemon slices and thyme sprigs.
  • Perfect Roasting Technique: Start by roasting the chicken at a higher temperature (450°F) for 30 minutes to brown the skin, then reduce the heat (350°F) for the remaining cooking time. This method ensures a crispy exterior and a juicy interior.
  • Resting Period: After roasting, let the chicken rest for about 10-15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more flavorful and tender chicken.

Conclusion:

This Roast Chicken with Lemon and Thyme recipe is a simple yet delightful dish that showcases the beauty of classic flavors. With its crispy, golden-brown skin, tender and juicy meat, and the aromatic touch of lemon and thyme, this chicken is sure to be a hit at any dinner table. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe offers a straightforward and delicious way to elevate your culinary skills and create a memorable meal.

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