Roast Chicken with Thyme

This roast chicken recipe is simple yet flavorful, with the aromatic addition of thyme.

Ingredients - Serves 4

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.
Rub the chicken with olive oil, salt, and black pepper, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Place the fresh thyme sprigs inside the cavity of the chicken.
Tie the legs together with kitchen twine.
Place the chicken on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue roasting for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Serve the roast chicken with thyme sprigs as garnish.