Description
Golden roasted chicken is a culinary delight that transforms any meal into a feast. This recipe features a golden, crispy skin encasing succulent, juicy meat infused with fresh herbs and zesty lemon. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish promises to impress your family and friends while filling your home with an irresistible aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 pounds)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 lemon wedges
- 6 garlic cloves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil over the entire bird, then generously season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with rosemary, thyme, lemon wedges, and garlic cloves.
- Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan. Roast for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes or until juices run clear when pierced between the drumstick and body.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 15-20 minutes before carving to retain moisture.
- Serve with drizzled juices for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg