Simplest Ever Roast Chicken
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this "Simplest Ever Roast Chicken" recipe, a foolproof method for achieving juicy, flavorful chicken with irresistibly crispy skin. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions, this recipe requires only a handful of pantry staples—olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, fresh rosemary, garlic, and lemon—for a fuss-free preparation. A quick 10-minute prep leads to a perfectly roasted bird in just over an hour, thanks to high-heat roasting that locks in moisture while delivering a golden, savory crust. Serve this tender, aromatic chicken with your favorite sides, and watch it become a staple in your dinner rotation. Perfectly easy, endlessly delicious, and naturally gluten-free, this recipe is bound to impress every time.
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Ingredients
- 1 3-4 lbs Whole chicken
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 whole Garlic cloves
- 1 whole Lemon
- 2 whole Fresh rosemary sprigs
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Step 2
Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature while preparing the other ingredients.
Step 3
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, ensuring there is no excess moisture on the skin. This helps it crisp up in the oven.
Step 4
Rub the entire chicken with olive oil to coat it evenly. Then, season generously inside and out with kosher salt and black pepper.
Step 5
Cut the lemon in half and stuff both halves inside the chicken cavity along with the garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs.
Step 6
Place the chicken breast-side up on a roasting rack set inside a roasting pan, or directly in an oven-safe skillet.
Step 7
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 70 minutes, or until the internal temperature at the thickest part of the breast reaches 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear.
Step 8
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest, loosely tented with aluminum foil, for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Step 9
Carve and serve the chicken alongside your favorite side dishes or a simple salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1467.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 489.2 |
| Total Fat 39.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 102.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1886.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 11.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.5g | |
| Protein 27.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 62.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 462.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories