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A whole roasted chicken, seasoned with herbs and glistening with juices, served on a white plate.

Simple Roasted Chicken

A basic roasted chicken recipe that is easy to prepare and yields juicy, flavorful results.
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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: 335
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the chicken with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  3. Place the lemon halves and garlic cloves inside the chicken cavity.
  4. Place the chicken in a roasting pan, breast-side up. Roast for about 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
  5. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.

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