Easy Roast Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 3-4 lbWhole Chicken
• 2 tbspOlive Oil
• 1 tspSalt
• 0.5 tspBlack Pepper
• 1 tspDried Thyme
• 1 tspGarlic Powder
• 1Lemon
• 1 mediumOnion
• 2Rosemary Sprigs

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated

Calories

450 kcal

Protein

55 g

Carbs

2 g

Fat

25 g

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove giblets from chicken and pat dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic powder.

3. 3

   Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin.

4. 4

   Stuff the chicken cavity with lemon halves, quartered onion, and rosemary sprigs.

5. 5

   Place chicken in a roasting pan, breast-side up.

6. 6

   Roast for 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.

7. 7

   Remove from oven, tent with foil, and let rest for 10-15 minutes before carving and serving.