Description
A delicious roasted chicken recipe perfect for Thanksgiving, featuring a crispy skin and juicy meat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 onion, quartered
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub the chicken with olive oil.
- Season inside and out with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon halves, garlic, and onion.
- Place the chicken on a roasting pan, breast-side up.
- Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
- For extra crispiness, pat the skin dry thoroughly before seasoning.
- Baste the chicken with pan juices halfway through cooking for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of chicken
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: thanksgiving chicken, roasted chicken, holiday recipe, easy chicken dinner