Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 lemon, halved
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil all over the chicken.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon halves and fresh herbs.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan.
- Roast in the oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like carrots and potatoes to the roasting pan for a complete meal.
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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