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Lemon Pepper and Rosemary Roasted Chicken Lemon Pepper and Rosemary Roasted Chicken

54321 Based on 18 Reviews

Rosemary and chicken are a natural for each other and the lemon pepper adds just the right twang.

Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients Add to grocery list

1 Whole Roasting Chicken, cavity cleaned
4 stems of Fresh Rosemary, Divided
1/2 Head of Garlic
1 lemon, Halved
1/2 C butter, softened
2 T lemon pepper seasoning, divided
A small section of butcher’s twine for tying legs
Lemon slices for garnish

Directions

Pre-heat oven to 350°F.

Wash and pat dry chicken. 

Sprinkle 1 t salt inside cavity.  Stuff lemon halves, garlic and one stem of rosemary inside cavity.  Note:  Rosemary can be sticking out of bird.

Being careful not to tear the skin, gently separate skin from breast meat and stuff two sprigs of rosemary under the skin.  Rub the entire bird with the softened butter.  Sprinkle evenly with the lemon pepper seasoning.

Soak a small section of butchers twine in water.  Tie legs of bird together using soaked twine. 

Tuck wings under bird. 

Cut the tops off of some garlic heads, drizzle with olive oil and toss in the roasting pan with your chicken.  Never miss the chance to have
roasted garlic.  Great as a spread on ciabatta bread with the chicken!

Place in a shallow roasting pan (breast side up) and bake until internal temp reaches 165º and juices run clear.  Let rest before serving. 

Garnish with lemon slices up the breast of the chicken and rosemary tucked in between.

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Made this for my husband and two of my three children, and they LOVED it:) Thank you so much. I am such a lousy cook, I burn everything, this turned out so well, moist and flavorful. Thank you again. My husband has asked for this to be a staple in our home.

By Sherri on April 15, 2012

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I made this last night and it was a huge hit!!!

By Teresa Flores on March 20, 2012

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I think I'm gonna make this tonight...sounds delicious!!!

By Anonymous on March 19, 2012

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Thanks for sharing this recipe. I think I will put it into my menus this week and try it. It sounds delicious!!

By Debbie Kilmer on March 19, 2012

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Im a 21 year old and Im finally cooking dinner for my boyfriend. I don't really know how to cook but your recipes really helped me. THANK YOU PAULA

By Anonymous on February 19, 2012

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We luv u Paula!!! I too am Diabetic. I went from a size 14 to a 6 and I'LL prepare ur recipes any time! U keep them coming! Ur fan Sharon

By Sharon Davis on January 23, 2012

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i am trying this for the first time did not have any regular rosemary i used dry i hope it turns out okay , looking foreward to it tonight thank you for the recipe

By linda pardini on December 15, 2011

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This recipe sounds SO good-- I'm a lemon fiend. I was wondering if this could be done in a large crock pot and what the time conversion would be... If this can be done in a crock-- do you think resting the chicken on a layer of skin on potatoes would be good?

By Tara Eagle on October 06, 2011

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Can I also use the recipe with chicken breast?

By Marquitie Reed on September 27, 2011

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Mrs paula deen your recipes are amazing I'm looking for a good chicken recipe because I challenged a friend to a dinner dessert cook off got any suggestions would love to here from you Your friend Lori Dailey

By Lori Dailey on August 24, 2011

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I might've been good if I would have eaten it but this is the only time I have been disgusted by food preparation. Dealing with the inside of the chicken cavity and under the skin was enough to make me gag and have my fiance finish it, who also gagged. This is my warning.

By alabamaworley on August 07, 2011

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WIll try this as soon as I purchase the ingredients. 2011 I'm trying to loose weight and cook more grin I love all of the Paula Deen recipes I've tried thus far. THANKS!

By TonyaP on January 05, 2011

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By Anonymous on January 03, 2011

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This recipe was great very tasty I told my friend and family about this recipe, from now on this is how I will bake my Chicken in my house

By Anonymous on June 25, 2010

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I am very anxious to try this. I looks and sounds tasty.

By Anonymous on June 04, 2010

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This recipe is fast and fab. Sorry about the confusion on cook times.Cooking temperature is stated on the top of the recipe directions. For time,chicken should be roasted for approximately 20 minutes per pound and when the juices run clear. Libbie Summers, Senior Food Editor for Paula Deen

By Libbie Summers on May 03, 2010

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Approx cooking time? Approx Temperature? Seems like these are important details?

By Anonymous on May 02, 2010

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This was very easy to make. The chicken turned out moist and flavorful. It was a hit at our house!

By LuanneBr on August 06, 2009

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