Oven Roasted Chicken
Transform your dinner routine with this irresistibly flavorful Oven Roasted Chicken recipe! Perfectly seasoned with a blend of garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, and the fresh zest of lemon, this tender whole chicken is roasted to golden perfection in just 90 minutes. The aromatic stuffing of juicy lemon halves, smashed garlic cloves, and fresh rosemary infuses each bite with a heavenly balance of citrus and herbaceous notes. With minimal prep time and simple pantry staples like olive oil and spices, this recipe is ideal for weeknight meals or special gatherings. Serve alongside your favorite sides for a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal that combines ease and gourmet flair. Keywords: oven roasted chicken recipe, whole roasted chicken, easy roast chicken, garlic lemon chicken, herb-stuffed chicken.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 approximately 4 pounds Whole chicken
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 Lemon
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 3 Fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Rinse the chicken inside and out under cold running water, and pat it dry with paper towels.
Place the chicken on a cutting board and tuck the wing tips under the body.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and dried thyme.
Zest the lemon and add the zest to the bowl, then cut the lemon in half and set aside.
Smash the garlic cloves lightly with the side of a knife and add them to the bowl.
Rub the olive oil mixture all over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated on all sides.
Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the lemon halves, smashed garlic cloves, and rosemary sprigs.
Place the chicken, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan.
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.
Serve the chicken with its delicious juices alongside your favorite sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
700 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.3 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 136 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 4878 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 37.0 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 652 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
