Description
A comprehensive guide to cooking chicken, covering ingredients, safe internal temperatures, and helpful tips for perfect results.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 head garlic, halved
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub the chicken all over with olive oil.
- Season the chicken generously with salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme.
- Place the lemon halves and garlic halves inside the chicken cavity.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan.
- Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
- Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to a safe internal temperature.
- For crispier skin, you can increase the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C) for the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- Basting the chicken with its own juices every 20-30 minutes can help keep it moist.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 1 hr 15 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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