Description
Learn how to roast a chicken in the oven for a juicy and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil all over the chicken.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika evenly.
- Place lemon, garlic, and rosemary inside the cavity.
- Put the chicken on a roasting pan breast-side up.
- Roast for 20 minutes per pound (about 60-80 minutes).
- Check internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Letting the chicken rest keeps it juicy.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-80 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: roast chicken, oven chicken, easy chicken recipe