Description
Savor the irresistible aroma of oven-roasted chicken that fills your home with warmth and comfort. This easy recipe features perfectly golden-brown skin and juicy, flavorful meat, making it ideal for family dinners or cozy nights in. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal cleanup, this dish is destined to become your go-to kitchen staple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 pounds)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 lemon, halved
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it breast-side up in a roasting pan.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with halved lemons, fresh herbs, and minced garlic.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Baste halfway through cooking.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg