Oven Roasted Whole Chicken Recipe: Crispy and Juicy
Classic Oven Roasted Whole Chicken with crispy, savory flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken 3.5–4.5 lbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried rosemary
- 1 lemon halved
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 small onion quartered
- Optional: Fresh rosemary lemon slices
- Suggested Pairings: White wine roasted potatoes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F; prepare roasting pan.
- Pat chicken dry; tuck wings, tie legs.
- Mix oil, butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, and rosemary; taste and adjust; rub on chicken.
- Stuff cavity with lemon, garlic, and onion.
- Roast 1.5–2 hours, basting every 30 min, until 165°F.
- Rest 10–15 min; serve on a white ceramic platter with rosemary, wine, and potatoes.
Notes
- Pat chicken dry for crispy skin.
- Store in fridge for 4 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Try a spicy or citrus variation.
- Pair with green beans.