Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of a perfectly roasted chicken, boasting golden crispy skin and juicy, flavorful meat. This classic dish is not only simple to prepare but also serves as an impressive centerpiece for any dining occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon, halved
- Fresh thyme and rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry. Remove giblets.
- Rub olive oil over the chicken’s skin and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with crushed garlic cloves, halved lemon, and fresh herbs.
- Place the chicken breast-side up on a roasting rack in a baking dish. Roast for about 1 hour and 20 minutes until internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (75°C).
- Allow the chicken to rest for 15 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of whole roasted chicken (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg