Description
This roast chicken is incredibly easy to make and comes out juicy and flavorful every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 1 lemon
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like thyme or rosemary) if desired
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Season the chicken inside and out with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon halves and garlic cloves.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and rub it all over the skin.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Allow the chicken to rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Notes
- This recipe can be easily adapted with different herbs for varied flavor.
- For crispy skin, make sure the chicken is dry before seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg