Oven Roasted Chicken

Golden, succulent, and bursting with flavor, this Oven Roasted Chicken recipe is the ultimate comfort food centerpiece for any meal. Seasoned with a mouthwatering blend of olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, and a zesty hint of lemon, every bite delivers perfectly balanced savory and citrusy notes. The aromatic stuffing of fresh rosemary, smashed garlic, and lemon halves infuses the juicy meat with irresistible fragrance as it roasts to tender perfection. With just 20 minutes of prep time and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe ensures restaurant-quality results right in your kitchen. Serve this perfectly roasted chicken with its rich pan juices and your favorite sides for a deeply satisfying family dinner or special occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 approximately 4 pounds Whole chicken
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 Lemon
• 4 Garlic cloves
• 3 Fresh rosemary sprigs

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 2

Rinse the chicken inside and out under cold running water, and pat it dry with paper towels.

Step 3

Place the chicken on a cutting board and tuck the wing tips under the body.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and dried thyme.

Step 5

Zest the lemon and add the zest to the bowl, then cut the lemon in half and set aside.

Step 6

Smash the garlic cloves lightly with the side of a knife and add them to the bowl.

Step 7

Rub the olive oil mixture all over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated on all sides.

Step 8

Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the lemon halves, smashed garlic cloves, and rosemary sprigs.

Step 9

Place the chicken, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.

Step 12

Serve the chicken with its delicious juices alongside your favorite sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1949.4 grams (1949.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	700

Total Fat 57.30g	73%
Saturated Fat 10.80g	54%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 136mg	45%
Sodium 4878mg	212%
Total Carbohydrate 15.70g	6%
Dietary Fiber 4.30g	15%
Total Sugars 1.80g
Protein 37.00g	74%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 86mg	7%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 652mg	14%

*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: 71.0%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 8.6%