Elegant Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, about 4-5 pounds
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice, from 2 lemons
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. 02
   Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it in a large roasting pan.
3. 03
   In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
4. 04
   Rub the marinade all over the chicken, ensuring it gets under the skin and inside the cavity.
5. 05
   Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
6. 06
   Meanwhile, toss the asparagus with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
7. 07
   Spread the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet.
8. 08
   In the last 15 minutes of the chicken roasting time, place the asparagus in the oven and roast until tender, about 12-15 minutes.
9. 09
   Remove the asparagus from the oven and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
10. 10
    Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with the roasted asparagus.