
Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken with Miso
A weeknight whole roast chicken with bright lemon, garlic and rosemary — crisp skin and juicy meat in just over an hour. A swirl of white miso deepens the umami.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat the chicken dry inside and out.
- 2
Rub with olive oil, salt, pepper and the zest of one lemon.
- 3
Stuff the cavity with halved lemons, smashed garlic and rosemary.
- 4
Roast 65–75 minutes until the thigh reaches 165°F and the skin is deep golden.
- 5
Rest 10 minutes before carving and spoon over the pan juices.
- 6
Whisk a tablespoon of white miso into the cooking liquid for a savory finish.
Cook's tip
Spatchcock the bird and cut roasting time to 45 minutes for crispier skin.
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