Oven Roasted Chicken
Golden, succulent, and bursting with flavor, this Oven Roasted Chicken recipe is the ultimate comfort food centerpiece for any meal. Seasoned with a mouthwatering blend of olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, and a zesty hint of lemon, every bite delivers perfectly balanced savory and citrusy notes. The aromatic stuffing of fresh rosemary, smashed garlic, and lemon halves infuses the juicy meat with irresistible fragrance as it roasts to tender perfection. With just 20 minutes of prep time and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe ensures restaurant-quality results right in your kitchen. Serve this perfectly roasted chicken with its rich pan juices and your favorite sides for a deeply satisfying family dinner or special occasion.
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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
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Step 2
Rinse the chicken inside and out under cold running water, and pat it dry with paper towels.
Step 3
Place the chicken on a cutting board and tuck the wing tips under the body.
Step 4
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and dried thyme.
Step 5
Zest the lemon and add the zest to the bowl, then cut the lemon in half and set aside.
Step 6
Smash the garlic cloves lightly with the side of a knife and add them to the bowl.
Step 7
Rub the olive oil mixture all over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated on all sides.
Step 8
Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the lemon halves, smashed garlic cloves, and rosemary sprigs.
Step 9
Place the chicken, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan.
Step 10
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.
Step 11
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.
Step 12
Serve the chicken with its delicious juices alongside your favorite sides.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1949.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 699.8 |
| Total Fat 57.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 136.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4878.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 15.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.8g | |
| Protein 37.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 85.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 652.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories