Description
Classic Roast Chicken is a comforting dish that transforms any meal into a feast. With its golden-brown skin and succulent meat infused with garlic and fresh herbs, this recipe creates an inviting aroma that fills your home. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner, this roast chicken is easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 lemon, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme or rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and rub olive oil over the entire surface.
- Season generously with salt and pepper inside and out.
- Stuff the cavity with crushed garlic, one lemon half, and fresh herbs.
- Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan and roast for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until juices run clear when pierced between the leg and body.
- Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (170g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 120mg