Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, 3-4 pounds
• 1 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped

• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. 02
   In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
3. 03
   Place the chicken in a roasting pan and rub the herb mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin and inside the cavity.
4. 04
   Truss the chicken legs with kitchen twine and tuck the wing tips under the body.
5. 05
   Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
6. 06
   While the chicken is roasting, prepare the asparagus. Toss the asparagus with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
7. 07
   During the last 10 minutes of the chicken's cooking time, place the asparagus in the oven to roast until tender.
8. 08
   Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
9. 09
   Remove the asparagus from the oven, sprinkle with grated parmesan, and toss to coat.
10. 10
    Serve the carved chicken with the roasted garlic parmesan asparagus on the side.