26 Easy Dinner Recipes
18. Lemon and Herb Roast Chicken and Vegetables
Lemon and herb roast chicken makes a perfect weeknight dinner that’s both healthy and delicious. You don’t need fancy equipment – just a roasting pan and basic kitchen tools. The bright lemon flavor and aromatic herbs transform ordinary chicken into a meal that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen, when in reality, it’s quite simple to prepare.
This classic dish combines juicy chicken with colorful vegetables that roast together, soaking up all the amazing flavors. The chicken develops a golden, crispy skin while the vegetables caramelize to sweet perfection. You’ll love how the lemon and herbs infuse everything with fresh, vibrant taste.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Serving Size
- Serves 4 people (you can stretch 3 chicken breasts to feed 4 by carving efficiently)
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (or 3 chicken breasts with skin)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lemons (one juiced, one sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons mixed herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed vegetables (potatoes, carrots, onions)
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Rub chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and herbs.
- Season with salt and pepper, inside and out.
- Arrange vegetables around the chicken in the roasting pan.
- Roast for about 1.5 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Baste occasionally with pan juices for extra flavor.
- Let it rest 10 minutes before carving.
Nutritional Info
Each serving (1 portion of chicken with vegetables, approx. 300g) provides about:
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Protein: 38 g
- Total Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Vitamin C: 25 mg
- Calcium: 50 mg
- Iron: 2.2 mg
