Description
A juicy chicken roast recipe that delivers a flavorful and succulent bird.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
- Rub olive oil all over the chicken.
- Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon halves and crushed garlic.
- Place the chicken breast side up on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes before carving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight with spices.
- You can add vegetables like carrots and potatoes to the roasting pan for a complete meal.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: juicy chicken roast recipe, roasted chicken, flavorful chicken, oven roasted chicken