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Golden brown juicy roast chicken seasoned with herbs on a white plate

Classic Roast Chicken

A simple and delicious roast chicken recipe perfect for Easter dinner.
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Temps de préparation 15 minutes
Temps de cuisson 1 heure 30 minutes
Temps total 1 heure 45 minutes
Portions: 6 people
Type de plat: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 whole chicken (about 4-5 lbs)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
For the Stuffing
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 small onion quartered

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the chicken with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  3. Stuff the chicken cavity with the lemon halves, garlic cloves, and onion quarters.
  4. Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for about 90 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtéines: 35gFat: 16gLipides saturés: 4gCholéstérol: 120mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgVitamine A: 2IUVitamine C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgFer: 10mg

Notes

Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete Easter dinner.

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