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Whole Chicken Marinade

Lemony Garlic-Herb Whole Chicken Marinade Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken (4 to 5 lb / 1.8 to 2.3 kg)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp plain yogurt
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

Method
 

  1. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, yogurt, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl.
  2. Place chicken in a dish, coat with marinade, rubbing under the skin. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 12 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Let chicken sit at room temp 30 minutes, then set on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast 60 to 75 minutes until thigh reads 170°F (77°C) on a thermometer.
  4. Rest 10 to 15 minutes, then carve and serve.

Notes

The marinade comes together in minutes, but plan ahead. The chicken needs at least 2 hours to soak up the flavors, and overnight is even better. Leftovers keep well.