Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 lemon, halved
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub the olive oil all over the chicken.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon halves and fresh herbs.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan, fillet side up.
- Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on the weight of the chicken.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Use a meat thermometer for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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