Description
Roasted chicken is a classic dish that embodies comfort and warmth, making it perfect for family dinners, holidays, or any special occasion. This oven-roasted chicken recipe yields a succulent bird with golden, crispy skin and juicy, tender meat infused with aromatic herbs and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 lemon, cut in half
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry; remove giblets if present.
- Rub olive oil over the chicken and season generously with salt and pepper inside and out.
- Stuff the cavity with crushed garlic, lemon halves, and fresh herbs.
- Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan and roast for approximately 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before carving to allow juices to redistribute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 170g (1/8 of a whole roasted chicken)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg