Description
Classic Roast Chicken is the kind of easy dinner that makes any table feel warm and inviting. With juicy chicken, crispy golden skin, and tender roasted potatoes, this easy recipe is perfect for a cozy family meal, simple dinner ideas, and comforting food ideas you will want to make again and again.
Ingredients
1 whole chicken
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 lemon, halved
1 onion, cut into wedges
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes
1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and place the baby potatoes, onion wedges, a few lemon pieces, and some herb sprigs in a roasting dish. Pour in the chicken broth.
2. Pat the chicken completely dry with paper towels, including inside the cavity.
3. Rub the chicken all over with olive oil and softened butter. Season inside and out with salt and black pepper.
4. Stuff the cavity with the garlic, lemon halves, rosemary, and thyme.
5. Place the chicken breast-side up over the potatoes and onions in the roasting dish.
6. Roast uncovered for 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes, or until the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°F.
7. Let the chicken rest for 15 to 20 minutes before carving.
8. Serve with the roasted potatoes, onions, and pan juices.
Notes
Patting the chicken dry is one of the best ways to get crisp, golden skin.
Use an instant-read thermometer so the chicken stays juicy and does not overcook.
Let the chicken rest before carving so the juices stay in the meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg