Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Amazing Foolproof Roast Chicken. With its golden, crispy skin and juicy, flavorful meat, this dish is perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Infused with fresh herbs and lemon, it delivers a delightful taste that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress, this roast chicken is sure to become a beloved staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs)
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 lemon, halved
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Remove giblets from the chicken's cavity and pat dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil over the chicken and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with rosemary, thyme, and halved lemon.
- Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan and roast for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg