Can You Believe It's Oven Roasted Chicken

Prepare to wow your taste buds with "Can You Believe It's Oven Roasted Chicken"—a show-stopping recipe that's as flavorful as it is foolproof! Perfectly seasoned with a delectable blend of garlic, fresh rosemary, thyme, and paprika, this whole chicken is basted in its own savory juices for maximum tenderness and flavor. Infused with zesty lemon and roasted atop a bed of caramelized carrots and celery, this dish delivers a feast for your senses with minimal effort. With a golden, crispy skin and melt-in-your-mouth interior, this oven-roasted chicken comes together in under two hours and serves as the ultimate centerpiece for family dinners or holiday gatherings. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe ensures perfectly juicy results every time. Keywords: oven-roasted chicken, roasted whole chicken recipe, aromatic roasted chicken, easy roasted chicken, holiday chicken recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 approximately 4-5 pounds Whole chicken
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Butter, softened
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 Lemon
• 1 Yellow onion, quartered
• 2 Carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 Celery stalks, cut into chunks
• 1 cup Chicken broth

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 2

Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Remove any giblets from the cavity if included.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine olive oil, softened butter, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a paste.

Step 4

Using your hands, carefully separate the skin of the chicken from the breast, taking care not to tear it. Spread about half of the paste generously under the skin, massaging it onto the meat.

Step 5

Rub the remaining paste all over the outside of the chicken, coating it evenly.

Step 6

Cut the lemon in half, lightly squeeze it over the chicken, and place the lemon halves into the cavity of the chicken along with the quartered onion.

Step 7

Spread the carrots and celery evenly on the bottom of a roasting pan. Place the chicken on top of the vegetables, breast-side up.

Step 8

Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the pan to help keep the chicken moist during roasting.

Step 9

Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and roast the chicken for 70-90 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Baste the chicken with the pan juices every 20-30 minutes for maximum flavor.

Step 10

Once fully cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and loosely tent it with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes to lock in the juices.

Step 11

Carve and serve your golden, aromatic roasted chicken with the roasted vegetables from the pan and your choice of sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2724.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1066.3

Total Fat 81.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 198.1mg	0%
Sodium 5913.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.4g	0%
Total Sugars 20.0g
Protein 44.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 266.5mg	0%
Iron 5.7mg	0%
Potassium 2150.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.1%

Protein: 16.1%

Carbs: 17.8%