Roasted Whole Chicken
A delicious roasted whole chicken recipe with simple flavors and impressive results for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 lemon, halved
- Fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme), optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the whole chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil all over the chicken, then season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Place the lemon halves and fresh herbs inside the cavity of the chicken.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast in the oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, consider using a compound butter for seasoning. Basting the chicken during roasting can enhance moisture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 120mg