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A golden-brown whole roasted chicken seasoned with herbs, resting in a roasting pan.

Simple Roasted Chicken

A basic roasted chicken recipe that is easy to prepare and yields juicy, flavorful meat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 whole chicken (3-4 lbs)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it in a roasting pan.
  3. Rub the chicken with olive oil, then season evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
  4. Roast the chicken for about 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
  5. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with roasted vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.

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