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Perfect Dutch Oven Whole Roasted Chicken Recipe with Lemon Herbs Easy and Juicy

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A simple and flavorful whole roasted chicken cooked in a Dutch oven with lemon and fresh herbs, delivering juicy meat and crispy skin in under 90 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (4 to 5 pounds)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 fresh lemons (1 halved for cavity, 1 sliced for pan)
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or ground cumin

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Remove giblets from chicken cavity and pat chicken dry with paper towels.
  3. Loosen skin from breast and thighs carefully. Spread 2 tablespoons softened butter under the skin evenly.
  4. Rub remaining butter all over the outside of the chicken.
  5. Stuff the cavity with halved lemon, smashed garlic cloves, and herb sprigs.
  6. Season chicken inside and out with salt, pepper, and optional smoked paprika or cumin.
  7. Truss the chicken by tying legs together with kitchen twine and tucking wings under the body.
  8. Drizzle olive oil into the bottom of the Dutch oven and arrange lemon slices and a few herb sprigs in a single layer.
  9. Place the chicken breast-side up on top of the lemon and herb bed.
  10. Cover with the Dutch oven lid and roast for 45 minutes.
  11. Remove lid and roast uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes until skin is golden and crisp and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  12. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil. Rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.

Notes

Pat the chicken skin dry before seasoning for extra crispy skin. Rest the chicken after roasting to keep it juicy. If skin browns too fast, cover with lid to prevent burning. Butter under the skin keeps meat moist. Use a meat thermometer to ensure safe cooking temperature.

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