Roasted Chicken
Roasted chicken is an easy chicken recipe that's suitable to eat any day of the week, year round. Roast chicken so versatile. You can be serve in many different ways. Using just a few simple ingredients, you can create a healthy, satisfying and delicious meal with minimal effort. From its crispy skin to the juicy meat, roast chicken is a timeless classic.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 210kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pound whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Arrange a rack in the lower bottom of the oven and remove other racks above it.
- Pat the chicken dry & make sure the giblets are removed from the cavity of the chicken.
- Season the inside & out with salt and pepper. Place the butter underneath the chicken skin. If using, add the fresh herbs and lemon slices to the cavity.
- Add the prepared chicken to a roasting pan or Dutch oven. Cook covered for 1 hour. Uncovered the chicken and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- The chicken is ready when the juices run clear and the interenal temperature of the thickest part (thigh) is at least 165°F.
- Remove the chicken and let rest uncovered for 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal