AIP Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken
This Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken recipe is a simple yet elegant dish that’s both low histamine and AIP-friendly, making it a perfect fit for those with food sensitivities or anyone looking for a nourishing, wholesome meal.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 large lemons
- 4-5 large sprigs rosemary, divided
- 1 4-5lb whole fryer chicken, cut into parts (bone in, skin on)
- Sea salt, to taste
- 3-4 large garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF and line a large rimmed baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper. Set aside.
- Thinly slice both lemons, then cut the slices from one lemon into quarters. Break 2 of the rosemary sprigs into small pieces. Set aside.
- Arrange the chicken on the prepared baking sheet without overcrowding. Use a sharp knife to gently lift the skin and sprinkle the meat with salt, as desired.
- Create a pocket under the skin with the knife and insert the quartered lemon slices, minced garlic, and the small pieces of rosemary inside. Drizzle the olive oil onto the chicken skin and coat the entire surface with a pastry brush. Sprinkle with additional salt, as desired.
- Scatter the whole lemon slices and rosemary sprigs onto the baking sheet and place into the pre-heated oven. Roast for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 160°F on an instant-read thermometer and is nicely browned on top.
- Remove from oven and brush the pan juices over the chicken with a clean pastry brush. Cover loosely with foil and rest for 5 minutes. Remove cover and brush pan juices over the chicken again. Discard rosemary sprigs and lemon slices before serving with your choice of sides. Enjoy!
Notes
For best results, sprinkle salt under the skin prior to stuffing with the lemon, rosemary, and garlic.
*Cook meat to temperature, not by time. Actual cooking time will vary based on a number of factors, including internal starting temperature, individual oven variations, size and thickness of the meat, what else is in the oven while cooking, etc...
The minimum safe recommended cooking temperature for bone-in chicken is 165°F (74°C). Check for doneness (at least 160°F as temperature will rise several degrees as the meat rests) with an instant-read thermometer after 35-40 minutes and adjust final cook time accordingly.