Mediterranean Roast Chicken
A flavorful Mediterranean-inspired roast chicken recipe with warm and springy notes. Perfect for a delicious and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- ●1 whole chicken chickenapproximately 4 lbs
- ●2 tbsp olive oilfor roasting
- ●2 tbsp lemon juiceto enhance flavor
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 tsp oreganodried
- ●1 tsp thymedried
- ●to taste saltfor seasoning
- ●to taste pepperfor seasoning
- ●1 cup roasted vegetablessuch as Brussels sprouts or carrots
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.
- 3
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.
- 4
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5
Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until browned.
- 6
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.
- 7
While the chicken is cooking, toss the roasted vegetables with some olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 8
After the chicken has cooked for 20 minutes, add the roasted vegetables to the oven and continue cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- 9
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- 10
Serve the chicken with the roasted vegetables and drizzle with lemon juice.