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Oven Roast Chicken Recipe

Crispy Oven Roast Chicken Recipe: Juicy & Flavor-Packed Delight

This Oven Roast Chicken Recipe delivers a juicy, tender chicken with crispy skin, making it a perfect choice for family dinners and holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 whole Whole Chicken Remove giblets for proper roasting
  • 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter Feel free to swap with olive oil for a lighter option
  • 4 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Elevates flavor and helps achieve crispy skin
For Flavoring
  • 0.25 cup White Wine Chardonnay preferred, can substitute with chicken broth
  • Kosher Salt Adjust to taste
  • Black Pepper Freshly ground for best taste
  • 2-3 tbsp Lemon Juice Use fresh juice for optimal results
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced; garlic powder can also work
  • 3 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped; can be substituted with thyme or rosemary
For Stuffing
  • 1 large Lemon Stuff inside the chicken
  • 1 large Garlic Bulb Stuff in the cavity
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary or Thyme Dried herbs can be used in a pinch

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • roasting pan
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 420°F (220°C).
  2. Pat the whole chicken dry with paper towels and rub with kosher salt, black pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice.
  3. Stuff the cavity with garlic, rosemary or thyme, and lemon, then tie the legs with kitchen string.
  4. Place the chicken breast side up in a baking dish and roast for approximately 1 hour 20-30 minutes, basting halfway through.
  5. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
  6. For air fryer variation, preheat to 360°F (182°C) and cook for 50-60 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 320mgVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Basting every 20 minutes while roasting helps to maintain moisture and flavor. Always check internal temperature to reach 165°F (75°C) for safety.

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