Description
A simple and flavorful recipe for whole roasted chicken seasoned with garlic and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 pounds)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon (halved)
- 1 onion (quartered)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the mixture evenly over the chicken, including under the skin.
- Place the lemon halves and onion quarters inside the chicken cavity.
- Place the chicken on a roasting pan breast-side up.
- Roast in the oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked.
- Letting the chicken rest ensures juiciness.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
