Crispy Roasted Chicken
A simple yet delicious recipe for crispy roasted chicken. The skin is perfectly crisp and the meat is moist and flavorful.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Lemon - 1, halved
- Garlic - 3 cloves, smashed
- Fresh thyme - 5 sprigs
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - 1 tablespoon
- Whole chicken - 1 (4 to 5 pounds)
Let's Get Started
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the chicken inside and out, then pat dry with paper towels.
- Season the inside of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the chicken cavity with thyme, garlic, and lemon.
- Rub the outside of the chicken with the olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan, breast side up.
- Roast the chicken 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 rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 30g
- Carbs: 0g
- Protein: 60g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Sugar: 0g
