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Lemon and Thyme Turkish-Style Roasted Chicken

Name: Lemon and Thyme Turkish-Style Roasted Chicken
Total time: 62 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (about 1.5 kg); 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 lemon, halved; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

A bright, zesty twist with lemon and thyme adding a fresh, aromatic note to the roasted chicken.

62 minutes4 servings

Method

Insert_before 0: Zest lemon and mix into the chicken rub before roasting.
Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
Rub chicken with olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Place lemon halves inside the chicken cavity.
Roast for 45-50 minutes, until chicken reaches 74°C (165°F) internal temperature.

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