Description
Learn how to roast a chicken in the oven with simple steps for a juicy and flavorful result.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 lemon, halved
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub the chicken with olive oil.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika evenly over the chicken.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon halves, garlic, and rosemary.
- Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan.
- Roast for 1.5 hours or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness.
- Baste the chicken with pan juices halfway through for extra flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: roast chicken, oven chicken, whole chicken recipe, baked chicken