Perfect Roasted Chicken
A golden, juicy whole roasted chicken with crispy skin and aromatic herbs. This timeless classic is budget-friendly, feeds the family, and fills your home with an incredible aroma.
Prep
15 min
Cook
75 min
Servings
6
Calories
350
Difficulty
Medium
Cuisine
American
Ingredients
- • 1 whole chicken (4-5 lbs)
- • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- • 1 tablespoon olive oil
- • 4 cloves garlic, minced
- • 1 lemon, halved
- • Fresh thyme and rosemary sprigs
- • 1 onion, quartered
- • 2 carrots, cut into chunks
- • Salt and pepper to taste
- • 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat chicken completely dry with paper towels.
- Step 2: Mix softened butter with minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub all over the chicken and under the skin.
- Step 3: Stuff the cavity with lemon halves, thyme, and rosemary sprigs.
- Step 4: Place onion and carrots in the bottom of a roasting pan. Set chicken on top breast-side up.
- Step 5: Drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until juices run clear and internal temperature reaches 165°F at the thickest part of the thigh.
- Step 6: Let rest for 15 minutes before carving. Serve with pan juices drizzled over top.