Easy Low Sodium Dinner Ideas Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 pounds/1.3-1.8kg), patted dry
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced (reserve half the lemon after juicing for roasting)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 pound/450g carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 1 pound/450g parsnips, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 1 pound/450g red potatoes, quartered
• 1 large onion, cut into wedges
• Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish