Description
A simple recipe for a delicious whole baked chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub the olive oil all over the chicken.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon, garlic, and herbs.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan.
- Roast for 1.5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Use a meat thermometer for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: whole baked chicken recipes