Description
Oven roasted chicken brings pure comfort straight to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Tender meat seasoned perfectly creates a delicious meal your family will eagerly devour.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken
- 1 lemon
- 1 onion
- Optional: carrots
- Optional: potatoes
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Herb Ingredients:
- 34 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 34 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Unwrap the chicken and remove internal organs. Pat the entire surface completely dry with paper towels, ensuring no moisture remains on the skin for maximum crispiness.
- Massage 2 tablespoons of olive oil across the chicken’s exterior and gently underneath the skin, covering every surface evenly.
- Blend 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon paprika in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture generously over the entire chicken, focusing on creating an even coating that covers every section of the skin.
- Slice the lemon in half and stuff both halves inside the chicken’s cavity, along with quartered onion and 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary.
- Position the seasoned chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan, surrounded by chopped carrots, potatoes, and additional onions if desired.
- Slide the pan into a preheated 425°F oven and roast uncovered for 1 hour and 15 minutes, checking that the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 12 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute before carving into tender, succulent pieces.
Notes
- Always let the chicken come to room temperature before roasting to ensure even cooking and a juicy result.
- Pat the chicken extremely dry with paper towels to help the skin crisp up beautifully and achieve that golden-brown color.
- Season generously under the skin and all over the chicken for maximum flavor penetration throughout the meat.
- For gluten-free and dairy-free diets, use olive oil instead of butter and double-check seasoning ingredients for any potential allergens.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 575 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg