Here’s a classic Roast Chicken 🍗 recipe—juicy, flavorful, and perfect for a comforting meal:
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 whole chicken (about 1.5–2 kg / 3–4 lbs)
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary (or a mix)
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 onion, quartered
- Optional: vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and celery for roasting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 200 °C (400 °F).
- Prepare the Chicken
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil or butter all over the chicken.
- Season inside and out with garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon halves and onion quarters.
- Roast the Chicken
- Place chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan.
- Optionally, surround with chopped vegetables for roasting.
- Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh reaches 75 °C (165 °F).
- Baste occasionally with pan juices for extra flavor.
- Rest the Chicken
- Remove from oven and let rest 10–15 minutes before carving.
- Serve
- Carve and serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad.
✅ Tips:
- For crispy skin, pat the chicken very dry and roast uncovered.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, or rosemary under the skin for extra flavor.
- Save pan drippings to make a simple gravy.
I can also give a slow cooker roast chicken version that’s super tender and effortless if you want. Do you want me to share that?
