Idiot Chicken

Make dinnertime a breeze with "Idiot Chicken," the perfect roasted chicken recipe for anyone looking to achieve golden-brown, juicy results with minimal effort. This foolproof recipe calls for a whole chicken rubbed with olive oil, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, and stuffed with aromatic garlic, lemon, rosemary, and thyme for a flavor-packed meal. With just 15 minutes of prep and a heavenly aroma filling your kitchen as it roasts to perfection, this dish is as easy as it is satisfying. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, "Idiot Chicken" pairs beautifully with classic sides like roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a culinary newbie, this no-fail method ensures tender meat, crispy skin, and a restaurant-quality experience right at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 lb Whole chicken
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 whole Lemon
• 4 whole Garlic cloves
• 2 Fresh rosemary sprig
• 4 Fresh thyme sprigs

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 2

Remove the giblets from the chicken (if included), and pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Drying ensures crispier skin.

Step 3

Rub the entire chicken (outside and inside the cavity) with olive oil. Use your hands to get an even coating over the skin and cavity.

Step 4

Sprinkle the chicken generously with salt and black pepper, making sure to season inside the cavity as well.

Step 5

Cut the lemon in half and insert both halves into the cavity of the chicken along with the garlic cloves, rosemary, and thyme sprigs.

Step 6

Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan or oven-safe skillet.

Step 7

Tie the chicken legs together with kitchen twine to ensure even cooking and tuck the wing tips under if they stick out.

Step 8

Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken (usually the thigh) reads 165°F (74°C).

Step 9

If the skin starts to brown too quickly, lightly tent the chicken with aluminum foil during the last 30 minutes of roasting.

Step 10

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the juices to settle.

Step 11

Carve the chicken and serve it warm with your favorite sides like roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1946.7 grams (1946.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	684

Total Fat 56.90g	73%
Saturated Fat 10.70g	53%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 136mg	45%
Sodium 4874mg	212%
Total Carbohydrate 12.10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 3.20g	11%
Total Sugars 1.50g
Protein 36.50g	73%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 84mg	6%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 584mg	12%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.5%

Protein: 20.7%

Carbs: 6.9%