Description
Oven-roasted chicken is the ultimate comfort food that transforms any meal into a celebration. With its crispy golden-brown skin and juicy, tender meat, this dish fills your home with mouthwatering aromas that will have family and friends eagerly anticipating dinner. It’s simple to prepare yet perfect for special occasions, allowing you to customize flavors with your favorite herbs and spices. Impress your guests with this delightful recipe that guarantees second helpings!
Ingredients
- Whole chicken (4-5 pounds)
- Olive oil
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme)
- Lemon
- Garlic
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and pat it dry.
- Rub olive oil all over the chicken; season generously with salt and pepper inside and out.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon halves, garlic cloves, and fresh herbs.
- Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving; drizzle with pan juices for serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of a 4-pound roasted chicken (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg