Description
Learn how to roast the perfect whole chicken for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, halved
- Fresh herbs (like rosemary and thyme)
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Remove the chicken from its packaging and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Rub the chicken all over with olive oil.
- Season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon halves, fresh herbs, and garlic cloves.
- Place the chicken fillet side up on a roasting pan.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality, organic chicken for best flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- Feel free to add vegetables to the roasting pan for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: roast chicken, whole chicken, cooking chicken