Description
A simple and delicious roasted chicken recipe that yields crispy skin and juicy meat in just one hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil all over the chicken.
- Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over the chicken.
- Place lemon halves, garlic, and rosemary inside the cavity.
- Tie the legs together with kitchen twine.
- Place the chicken breast-side up on a roasting pan.
- Roast for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Letting it rest ensures juicier meat.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: juicy roasted chicken, crispy chicken, easy chicken recipe, one-hour chicken