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A whole roasted chicken with crispy, golden-brown skin, seasoned with herbs and spices, ready to be served.

Simple Roasted Chicken

A basic roasted chicken recipe that yields tender meat with crispy skin.
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Temps de préparation 10 minutes
Temps de cuisson 1 heure
Temps total 1 heure 10 minutes
Portions: 4 people
Type de plat: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 335
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 whole chicken (3-4 lbs)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  3. Rub the chicken with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  4. Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtéines: 28gFat: 24gLipides saturés: 6gCholéstérol: 95mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 280mgVitamine A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgFer: 8mg

Notes

For extra flavor, stuff the cavity with lemon halves and garlic cloves before roasting.

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