Summer Evening Roast Chicken

DESCRIPTION

Summer Evening Roast Chicken is a timeless family dinner featuring crisp, golden skin and tender, juicy meat infused with bright, savory flavors. A whole chicken is generously seasoned with Spicelopedia® Italian Lemon Pepper, then roasted alongside aromatic onions and garlic that caramelize beautifully as they cook. The zesty citrus notes of the seasoning complement the rich, succulent chicken, while the roasted vegetables create a flavorful base that fills every bite with comforting depth. Perfect for Sunday dinners, holiday gatherings, or an easy weeknight meal, this classic roast chicken recipe is simple to prepare and delivers impressive, restaurant-quality flavor.

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 4–6

Whole fryer chicken (3–4 lbs), cleaned and patted dry	1
Garlic cloves	8
Large sweet onion, cut into 2” pieces	1
Lemon, cut into quarters	1
Spicelopedia® Italian Lemon Pepper seasoning	2 Tbsp
Olive oil	2 Tbsp
Chicken stock	¼ cup

STEPS

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Season the cavity of the chicken with ¼ tsp Spicelopedia® Italian Lemon Pepper seasoning.
3. Stuff the cavity with 5 garlic cloves and 2 lemon quarters.
4. Place the onion pieces in a large oven-safe dish or roasting pan. Crush the remaining garlic cloves and add them to the onions.
5. Set the chicken on top of the onions, breast side up.
6. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and vegetables, rubbing to coat the entire chicken evenly.
7. Sprinkle the remaining Spicelopedia® Italian Lemon Pepper seasoning over all sides of the chicken.
8. Pour the chicken stock into the pan.
9. Roast uncovered for about 1 hour, or until the dark meat reaches 170–175°F and the white meat reaches 165°F, or until juices run clear.