Garlic Roast Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon
This easy garlic roast chicken is packed with bold flavors from fresh rosemary, zesty lemon, and rich pan juices. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this juicy, oven-roasted chicken is simple to make yet feels gourmet. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, you'll have a delicious, herb-infused chicken dish ready in under 30 minutes!
Serve with Pesto Mashed Potatoes and Sweet and Bitter Greens Salad with Gorgonzola Blue Cheese Dressing.
Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
6 cloves garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons fresh rosemary, leaves stripped from stems
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
Zest and juice of 1 lemon, divided
1 tablespoon grill seasoning blend, such as McCormick brand Montreal Chicken Seasoning or coarse salt and black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken stock
Directions
Pre-heat the oven to 450°F. Arrange the chicken in a 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish. Add the garlic, rosemary, EVOO, lemon zest and grill seasoning or salt and pepper to the dish. Toss and coat the chicken with all the ingredients, then place in the oven.
Roast the chicken for 20 minutes. Add the wine or chicken stock and lemon juice to the dish and combine with the pan juices. Return to the oven and turn the oven off. Let stand for 5 minutes longer. then remove the chicken from the oven. Place the baking dish on trivet and serve, spooning the pan juices over the chicken pieces.
