Description
A simple, flavorful roast chicken recipe that delivers juicy meat and crispy skin every time. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub chicken with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Stuff cavity with lemon halves, garlic cloves, and rosemary.
- Place chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan.
- Roast for 50-60 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Brining chicken overnight makes it even juicier.
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
- Save bones for homemade chicken stock.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: roast chicken, easy chicken recipe, juicy chicken, weeknight dinner