Roasted Chicken
A succulent and flavorful roasted chicken with crispy skin and tender meat, perfect for a comforting family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Remove giblets from the chicken and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil all over the chicken, then season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and dried thyme.
- Place the lemon halves, garlic cloves, and rosemary sprigs inside the chicken cavity.
- Truss the chicken legs with kitchen twine and place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- Serve warm with your favorite sides.
Notes
For extra crispy skin, baste the chicken with its own juices halfway through roasting and let it rest uncovered.