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Close-up of golden juicy roasted chicken seasoned with herbs in a roasting pan.

Simple Roasted Chicken

A basic roasted chicken recipe that is easy to prepare and yields juicy, flavorful results.
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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 (about 4 lbs)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it in a roasting pan.
  3. Rub the chicken with olive oil, then season evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
  4. Roast the chicken for about 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
  5. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtéines: 30gFat: 23gLipides saturés: 6gCholéstérol: 110mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 280mgVitamine A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgFer: 10mg

Notes

For extra flavor, stuff the chicken cavity with lemon halves, garlic cloves, or fresh herbs before roasting.

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