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Golden roasted whole chicken garnished with lemon slices and rosemary in a white baking dish.

Easter Chicken

A simple roasted chicken recipe perfect for Easter celebrations.
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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 (4-5 lbs)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
For the Stuffing
  • 1 lemon quartered
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the chicken with olive oil.
  3. Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the chicken.
  4. Stuff the chicken cavity with lemon quarters, garlic cloves, onion, and rosemary.
  5. Place the chicken in a roasting pan breast-side up. Roast for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtéines: 35gFat: 16gLipides saturés: 4gCholéstérol: 120mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgVitamine A: 2IUVitamine C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgFer: 8mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for the last 5 minutes of cooking.

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