A simple and delicious recipe for classic roast chicken, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken preferably 3 to 4 pounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 bunch fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, or parsley
- 3 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 unit lemon halved
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the chicken inside and out, then pat it dry with paper towels.
- Rub the olive oil all over the chicken, and season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with the fresh herbs, smashed garlic cloves, and lemon halves.
- Place the chicken on a roasting pan or baking dish, breast side up.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 36gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg