The Best Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe

Introduction

In this recipe, Sam the Cooking Guy takes you step-by-step through creating the best lemon garlic chicken ever. With its crispy skin and tender meat, this dish is a crowd-pleaser. The secret lies in the buttery garlic and herb paste that is slathered all over the chicken. Along with the aromatic lemons and a splash of vermouth, this chicken is roasted to perfection in a cast-iron pan. Serve it with a side of crispy potato cakes for a complete meal that will delight your taste buds. Follow this recipe and become a master of lemon garlic chicken!

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken
• 8 ounces softened butter
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Pinch of kosher salt
• Pinch of black pepper
• Fresh parsley
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 3 large cloves of garlic
• 1 tablespoon soy paste
• Lemons (for the bed)
• Vermouth or white wine

Preparation Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. In a bowl, combine softened butter, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, chopped parsley, lemon zest, minced garlic, and soy paste. Mix well.
3. Prepare a bed of lemon slices in a 12-inch cast iron pan. Squeeze some lemon juice over the slices and add a splash of vermouth.
4. Spatchcock the chicken by removing the backbone and flattening it out. Dry the chicken with paper towels, season with salt and pepper, and spread the buttery garlic and herb paste all over the skin, including under the breasts and thighs.
5. Place the chicken on top of the lemon bed in the cast iron pan.
6. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for approximately 50-60 minutes, or until the breast reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the thighs reach 175°F (79°C).
7. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
8. Enjoy the crispy and flavorful lemon garlic chicken with your favorite side dishes!