Description
Oven-Roasted Chicken is a simple yet flavorful dish that promises juicy, tender meat enveloped in crispy, golden skin. Perfect for family gatherings and weeknight dinners alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil all over the chicken, then season generously with garlic powder, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff lemon wedges into the cavity of the chicken.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan breast side up and roast for about 1 hour and 20 minutes or until juices run clear.
- Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 170g
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 635mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken for at least an hour before roasting. Feel free to add seasonal vegetables like carrots or potatoes in the roasting pan.