Simple and Easy Roast Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with this *Simple and Easy Roast Chicken* recipe—an effortless yet spectacular way to enjoy perfectly cooked poultry. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this dish combines pantry staples like olive oil, garlic powder, and paprika with fresh aromatics such as lemon, thyme, rosemary, and onion to create a succulent roast that’s bursting with flavor. The recipe ensures crispy, golden skin while keeping the meat tender and juicy, thanks to the careful seasoning and roasting technique. Ideal for family meals or entertaining, this roasted chicken is as versatile as it is delicious, pairing beautifully with your favorite sides. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this foolproof roast chicken recipe is a cornerstone for mastering classic, savory comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece (about 4-5 lbs) whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 piece (halved) lemon
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 piece (quartered) onion
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Remove the giblets from the chicken cavity and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
Rub the chicken all over with olive oil, ensuring an even coating.
Season the chicken generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Rub the seasonings into the skin and cavity.
Stuff the cavity with halved lemon, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, and the quartered onion.
Tuck the wings under the chicken and tie the legs together with kitchen twine to ensure even cooking.
Place the chicken breast-side up on a roasting rack set in a roasting pan.
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 70-90 minutes, or until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer.
If the skin begins to brown too quickly, tent the chicken loosely with aluminum foil halfway through the cooking process.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving, to allow the juices to redistribute.
Serve the roasted chicken with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1294 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.0 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.2 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 449 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 1390 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.8 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 138.4 g | 277% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1209 mg | 26% | |
*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.
