Description
This classic roast chicken recipe results in tender, juicy meat with crispy skin, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3-4 lbs) whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh herbs (e.g., rosemary, thyme)
- 1, quartered lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it in a roasting pan.
- Rub the olive oil all over the chicken, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, rubbing the seasonings into the skin.
- Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the quartered lemon and fresh herbs.
- Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when checked at the thickest part of the thigh.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 115
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 50
- Cholesterol: 130
Keywords: roast chicken, classic chicken recipes, easy chicken recipes, family dinner, whole chicken recipe