Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken Flavorful Dinner Delight

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (4-5 lbs)
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 whole lemon, zested and juiced
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• to taste salt and pepper
• as needed fresh herbs (such as rosemary or thyme) for stuffing
• as needed lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it in a roasting pan.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Using your fingers, gently loosen the skin of the chicken around the breast and thighs. Be careful not to tear it.
5. Rub half of the lemon garlic mixture under the skin, spreading it evenly across the meat.
6. Rub the remaining mixture all over the outside of the chicken.
7. Stuff the cavity of the chicken with fresh herbs and additional lemon slices if desired.
8. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken.
9. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the juices run clear when pierced.
10. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute.