Description
This Easy Roast Chicken recipe is a simple and delicious way to prepare a whole chicken with flavorful herbs and aromatics. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Whole Chicken:
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 pounds)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
Aromatics:
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 onion, quartered
- Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare Chicken: Remove giblets and pat chicken dry. Stuff cavity with lemon, garlic, onion, and herbs.
- Season Chicken: Mix oil or butter with seasonings. Rub mixture over chicken.
- Roast: Roast chicken for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes until fully cooked.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest before carving. Serve with pan juices.
Notes
- For crispy skin, roast uncovered.
- Avoid basting for crispier results.
- Add root vegetables for a complete one-pan meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
