Description
Roasted Whole Chicken brings tender, juicy meat right to your dinner table with minimal effort. Seasoned simply with herbs and salt, this classic dish delivers maximum flavor that makes weeknight meals feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 lb)
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1.5 teaspoons ground mustard
- 1.5 teaspoons onion powder
- 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1.5 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Fats and Oils:
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Aromatics:
- Lemon slices
- Garlic cloves
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley)
Instructions
- Grab a clean kitchen towel and thoroughly pat your entire chicken until the surface is completely dry, ensuring maximum skin crispiness.
- Mix 2 tsp kosher salt, 1.5 tsp paprika, 1.5 tsp onion powder, 1.5 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1.5 tsp ground mustard, and 1 tsp black pepper in a small bowl.
- Whisk 1 tbsp melted butter with 1 tbsp olive oil in a separate container.
- Massage the butter-oil mixture all over the chicken’s exterior, gently working some underneath the breast skin.
- Generously coat the entire chicken with the prepared spice blend, pressing the seasoning into every surface.
- Stuff the cavity with 3-4 lemon slices, 4-5 peeled garlic cloves, and several sprigs of fresh rosemary and thyme.
- Tie the chicken legs together using kitchen twine and fold the wing tips underneath the body.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and slide into a preheated 450°F oven for 25 minutes to create a golden, crispy exterior.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue roasting for approximately 75-90 minutes, until the thigh meat reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 15 minutes before carving to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Always use a meat thermometer to guarantee the chicken reaches the safe internal temperature of 165°F, preventing undercooking.
- Pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning to ensure the crispiest possible skin, which develops a beautiful golden-brown color during roasting.
- When applying butter and seasonings, gently work the mixture under the skin of the breast to infuse more flavor directly into the meat.
- For a low-carb and gluten-free option, substitute dried herbs with fresh herbs from your garden or local market for an extra burst of aromatic flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg