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Perfect Roast Chicken

This roast chicken is super easy to make and will give you a fantastic crispy chicken that's juicy on the inside every single time.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 660 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 4 pound whole chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3-4 sprigs thyme, rosemary or fresh herb of choice
  • 1 lemon, cut in half
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed (or one head of garlic cut in half)

Instructions

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  1. Wash the chicken and pat dry, removing as much excess liquid as possible.
  2. Rub chicken all over with olive oil, season inside and out with salt.
  3. Place chicken in a 9-inch skillet with an oven-proof handle or cast iron skillet or sheet tray lined with foil.
  4. Heat oven to 450°F.
  5. Stuff chicken with herbs, lemon and garlic and tie legs together.
  6. Place chicken in oven and bake for 15 minutes. Lower temperature to 350°F and continue to bake for 45-50 minutes or until internal temp reads 160°F.
  7. Remove from oven and allow chicken to cool for 10 minutes and serve.

Notes

  • Brine if you have time: If you have time, you can brine the bird for extra juiciness. In step 1, cover the bird (inside and out) with salt then refrigerate, uncovered, for 3-24 hours.
  • Brine if you have time: If you have time, you can brine the bird for extra juiciness. In step 1, cover the bird (inside and out) with salt then refrigerate, uncovered, for 3-24 hours.
  • Convection Oven: Use the convection setting on your oven if you have one, reducing the cooking time in step 7 to 25 minutes.
  • Convection Oven: Use the convection setting on your oven if you have one, reducing the cooking time in step 7 to 25 minutes.
  • Skillet: If you don't have a skillet with an oven-proof handle, use a baking dish just larger than your chicken. 
  • Skillet: If you don't have a skillet with an oven-proof handle, use a baking dish just larger than your chicken. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 660kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 52g (104%) Fat 48g (74%) Cholesterol 220mg (73%) Sodium 990mg (41%) Fiber 1g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 660

% Daily Value*

Calories 660kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 52g 104%
Fat 48g 74%
Cholesterol 220mg 73%
Sodium 990mg 41%
Fiber 1g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.