Description
This Roasted Chicken recipe yields a perfectly juicy and flavorful bird with crispy skin, seasoned with a blend of spices and fresh herbs. A classic main course that’s simple to prepare and always a hit at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 lemon (halved)
- 4 cloves garlic (crushed)
- A few sprigs of fresh rosemary and thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Prepare the chicken: Remove giblets, pat dry, and rub with olive oil.
- Season the chicken: Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Season chicken inside and out.
- Stuff the cavity: Fill with lemon, garlic, and herbs.
- Roast the chicken: Place in a roasting pan, roast for 1 hour 15 minutes, basting halfway through.
- Rest and serve: Let chicken rest for 10–15 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, refrigerate the chicken uncovered before roasting.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes 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: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
