Description
A delicious roast chicken recipe that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 1 head of garlic, halved
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper inside and out.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and rub it evenly on the skin.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon wedges, garlic halves, and thyme sprigs.
- Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan and brush with melted butter.
- Roast for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, basting with pan juices occasionally, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like rosemary or parsley.
- Let the chicken rest is essential for juicy meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg