Easy Whole Roasted Chicken Recipe: Juicy, Flavorful Perfection at Home
This easy whole roasted chicken recipe is perfect for a juicy and flavorful meal at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 lemon (halved)
- 1 bunch fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub the olive oil evenly over the chicken.
- Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Stuff the chicken cavity with lemon halves and fresh herbs.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for about 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken overnight.
- Don’t forget to baste the chicken periodically while roasting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Easy Whole Roasted Chicken, Roasted Chicken Recipe, Chicken Dinner