Herb Roasted Chicken with Warm Olives and Citrus Delight
Enjoy the delectable combination of herb roasted chicken served with warm olives and citrus for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 cup olives, pitted and halved
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme.
- Rub the mixture all over the chicken and place it in a roasting pan.
- In a separate bowl, mix olives, orange zest, lemon zest, and juices.
- Spoon the olive mixture around the chicken in the pan.
- Roast the chicken for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the chicken and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Use any variety of olives according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Herb Roasted Chicken, Warm Olives, Citrus