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Roasted Chicken

A juicy and flavorful roasted chicken with crispy skin, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: roasted chicken, comfort food, family dinner
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 400kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken about 4-5 lbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • Fresh herbs rosemary, thyme
  • 4 carrots chopped
  • 2 onions quartered
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  • Rub the entire chicken with olive oil.
  • Season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Stuff the cavity with lemon quarters and crushed garlic.
  • Add fresh herbs into the cavity for flavor.
  • Place chopped carrots and onions in the roasting pan.
  • Set the chicken on top of the vegetables in the pan.
  • Pour chicken broth into the pan to keep it moist.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  • Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal | Protein: 24g | Fat: 30g