Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 lemon, quartered
- Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary) for stuffing
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 onion powder.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon quarters 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 10-15 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
- Letting the chicken rest helps retain juices.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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