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Roasted lemon thyme chicken, garlic butter roasted potatoes and asparagus

This easy roasted lemon thyme chicken, garlic butter roasted potatoes and asparagus recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • large chicken
  • onion
  • lemon
  • /2 stick butter
  • spriggs thyme
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Poultry seasoning
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Ground thyme
  • Paprika
  • Use your judgement as to how much spice according to your tastes

Method
 

  1. Stuff chicken with the onion cut into four pieces, halved lemon and two thyme spriggs.
  2. Then rub the entire chicken with softened butter and liberally seasoned it with salt, fresh cracked pepper, ground thyme, poultry seasoning, garlic and onion powder, red pepper flake and paprika.
  3. Bake on 450 degrees for 20 minutes until the skin is lightly browned and crisp…..
  4. Then lower temp to 375° and continue to bake for an hour until juices run clear, basting the bird two or three times throughout the process.
  5. Enjoy !!!