Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken: The Easy Dinner That Always Delivers

There’s something timeless about a roast chicken – the kind of meal that brings people to the table without any fuss. The aroma of lemon and garlic slowly filling the kitchen is enough to make anyone feel at home.

This version is all about simplicity, with crispy golden skin, tender meat and vegetables soaking up all those delicious juices. It’s also the perfect way to start the week, setting you up with leftovers that can be turned into easy meals in the days ahead.

Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken

Ingredients

1 whole chicken (1.5–1.8kg)
2 lemons, halved
1 whole garlic bulb, halved
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper
600g potatoes, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
1 onion, cut into wedges

Method

Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
Pat chicken dry, rub with olive oil, salt, pepper and thyme.
Stuff cavity with lemon and garlic.
Place chicken in a roasting tray, surround with vegetables.
Drizzle veggies with oil and season.
Roast for 1 hour 20 minutes or until juices run clear.
Rest for 10 minutes before carving.