Description
A simple and flavorful whole roasted chicken recipe with crispy skin and juicy meat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 onion, quartered
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil all over the chicken.
- Mix salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and thyme. Sprinkle evenly over the chicken.
- Place lemon halves, garlic, and onion inside the chicken cavity.
- Put chicken in a roasting pan or cast-iron skillet.
- Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
- Baste chicken with pan juices halfway through cooking for extra flavor.
- Letting the chicken rest ensures juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: whole roasted chicken, easy chicken recipe, baked chicken