Roast chicken with lemon and thyme

Crispy roast chicken flavored with lemon and thyme, accompanied by reduced juice; low in carbs.

Gluten-Free Low-Carb
schedule Prep (min)
15
whatshot Cook (min)
75
timer Total (min)
90
account_circle Servings
4
610 kcal
Par portion
44.0 g
Lipides
48.0 g
Protéines
2.0 g
Glucides nets
Ingredients
whole chicken whole chicken
lemon lemon
sprigs of fresh thyme sprigs of fresh thyme
butter or olive oil butter or olive oil
salt and pepper salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Season the inside of the chicken, slip the lemon and a few sprigs of thyme into the cavity.
  2. Coat the skin with butter or oil and rub with salt and pepper; roast 60–75 minutes until internal temperature reaches 75°C at thigh.
  3. Let sit 10 minutes; deglaze the dish with a little water or broth to recover the juice, filter and serve as a topping.
Variants
  • Add crushed garlic under the skin for added flavor.
Tips
  • Salt the skin generously to get a crispier skin.
FAQ
Prick the thigh: the juices should be clear, without a trace of pink.
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