Description
A classic herb-roasted chicken with crispy skin and juicy meat, infused with garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs—perfect for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 whole chicken (about 1.5 kg / 3–4 lbs)
Seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 tsp paprika
Additional
- 1 lemon (halved)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for roasting.
- Prepare Chicken: Pat the whole chicken dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, then place it in a roasting pan.
- Season Chicken: Rub the chicken all over with olive oil or butter, then evenly coat it with minced garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, and the chopped fresh rosemary and thyme.
- Stuff Chicken: Place the halved lemon inside the cavity of the chicken to infuse it with fresh citrus aroma while roasting.
- Roast Chicken: Place the roasting pan in the oven and roast the chicken for 60 to 75 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Rest Chicken: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute and keep the meat moist.
Notes
- Baste the chicken halfway through the roasting process for extra crispy skin.
- For a complete meal, add potatoes and carrots to the roasting pan to cook alongside the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American / European
