Description
A simple and delicious whole chicken recipe for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub the chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon halves, garlic, and herbs.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan.
- Roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like potatoes and carrots to the roasting pan.
- Use a meat thermometer for best results.
- Save leftovers for sandwiches or salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: whole chicken recipes