Lemon, Rosemary, and Oregano Roast Chicken

This Lemon, Rosemary, and Oregano Chicken has the perfect pairing of herbs and fresh lemon flavors. It’s a classic comfort food meal that I have been making for years.

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Roast chicken is one of my favorite comfort foods. There is nothing better than roast chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy.

INGREDIENTS

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Then rinse and dry the chicken with paper towels.

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Chop the lemons. Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken and place the lemon pieces inside the chicken cavity with 2 cloves of garlic and the rosemary.

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Combine the butter, oregano, 1 sprig of rosemary, and 1 clove of finely chopped garlic. Then rub all over the outside of the chicken. Generously salt and pepper.

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Bake the chicken at 450 degrees for 15 minutes and then reduce the heat to 350 degrees. Add chicken broth to the bottom of the pan as necessary to prevent the drippings from burning.

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