Whole Roasted Chicken

Tender, juicy whole chicken roasted to golden perfection.
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Recipe for Whole Roasted Chicken

There’s nothing more comforting than a whole roasted chicken with crispy, golden skin and tender, flavorful meat. This recipe keeps things simple with just a few pantry staples, making it perfect for a weeknight meal or a cozy Sunday dinner. Pair it with your favorite sides and let the oven do the work.

American

Main

Chicken

schedule

Cook Time
1h 30min

group

Servings
4

readiness_score

Difficulty
Moderate

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Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1/2 Cup butter
  • Onion powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Thyme
  • Rosemary
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Olive Oil

Instructions

  1. Chop your onion into quarters and half you lemon.
  2. Place onion on lemon inside of bird. Ensure to remove any giblets that may be inside the bird. You can also add apple, thyme, rosemary, or other herbs inside.
  3. In a bowl combine softened butter, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, and salt.
  4. Place butter mixture under the skin of the breast, use your hands on top of the skin to spread out butter.
  5. Tuck the wings and smear any remaining butter over the skin and drizzle with olive oil.
  6. Cook in a 400 degree for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until 165 degrees internally.