Lemon Herb Oven Baked Chicken Recipes: Sunday - Seafood Portal

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (approximately 3-4 lbs / 1.3-1.8 kg), patted dry
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sea salt
• ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) black pepper
• 4 cups (950 ml) water (Optional Brine/Marinade)
• ¼ cup (60 ml) kosher salt (Optional Brine/Marinade)
• ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar (Optional Brine/Marinade)
• 1 bay leaf (Optional Brine/Marinade)
• 1 lb (450g) small potatoes, halved or quartered (Optional)
• 1 large onion, quartered (Optional)
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped (Optional)