Roast the Most Delicious Roasted Chicken Recipe
This roasted chicken recipe is so simple and delicious, you’ll never want to buy a rotisserie chicken again!
Roasted chicken is one of those classic dishes that everyone loves. It’s perfect for a cozy family dinner, a festive holiday meal, or a special occasion. But did you know that making your own roasted chicken at home is easier than you think? And it tastes so much better than any store-bought chicken!
Roasted Chicken Recipe
Roasted chicken is a dish that involves cooking a whole or cut-up chicken in an oven, usually with seasonings, butter, oil, or other ingredients to add flavor and moisture. Roasted chicken is a popular and versatile meal that can be served with various sides, sauces, or salads. Roasted chicken can also be stuffed with herbs, vegetables, fruits, or other fillings to enhance the taste and aroma.
In this post, I’ll show you how to make the most amazing roasted chicken ever, with crispy golden skin and juicy tender meat. You’ll only need a few ingredients and some simple steps to achieve this roast chicken perfection. Plus, you’ll get some tips and tricks on how to season, stuff, tie, and carve your chicken like a pro.
This roasted chicken recipe is inspired by the French style of roasting poultry, which involves rubbing butter and herbs under and over the skin, stuffing the cavity with aromatics like lemon, garlic, and rosemary, and roasting the chicken on a bed of onion slices. This creates a flavorful and moist chicken that’s infused with the aromas of the herbs and lemon. And the best part is, you’ll also get some delicious pan juices that you can use as a sauce or make into gravy.
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Roasted chicken is not only tasty, but also nutritious. It’s high in protein, low in carbs, and rich in B vitamins, selenium, zinc, iron, and phosphorus. It can also be cooked in various ways to suit different preferences and cuisines. You can use different spices, herbs, marinades, or glazes to change up the flavor of your roasted chicken. You can also serve it with different sides, sauces, or salads to make a complete meal.
Serving Suggestions
Roasted chicken goes well with almost any side dish. Some of my favorites are mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, green beans, cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, or coleslaw. You can also make some sandwiches or salads with the leftover chicken for lunch the next day.
Facts about Roasted Chicken
Roast chicken is a dish that appears in a wide variety of cuisines worldwide. It is usually cooked with its own fat and juices by circulating the meat during roasting, and exposed to fire or heat with some type of rotary grill. Some examples of roast chicken dishes are hendl (German), pollo asado (Spanish), tandoori chicken (Indian), and shawarma (Middle Eastern).
Benefits and Drawbacks
Benefits of roasted chicken:
- It is high in protein, which helps build and repair muscles, bones, and tissues.
- It is low in carbohydrates, which can help regulate blood sugar levels and prevent cravings.
- It is rich in B vitamins, especially niacin and vitamin B6, which support the nervous system and metabolism.
- It contains selenium, zinc, iron, and phosphorus, which are essential minerals for immunity, blood health, and bone health.
- It can be cooked in various ways to suit different preferences and cuisines, such as using different spices, herbs, marinades, or glazes.
Drawbacks of roasted chicken:
- It can be high in fat and cholesterol, especially if the skin is eaten or if the chicken is cooked with a lot of oil or butter. This can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
- It can be contaminated with bacteria, such as salmonella or campylobacter, if not handled or cooked properly. This can cause food poisoning and gastrointestinal distress.
- It can be dry or tough if overcooked or undercooked, which can affect the texture and flavor of the meat.
- It can be expensive or hard to find depending on the availability and quality of the chicken.
This roasted chicken recipe is so simple and delicious! It’s slathered with a garlic-herb-lemon butter that makes the skin crispy and flavorful.
Chicken is stuffed with lemon wedges, garlic cloves, and rosemary sprigs that add more aroma and moisture to the meat. It’s roasted on a bed of onion slices that caramelize in the oven and create a tasty sauce. It’s easy to make with just a few ingredients and steps.
It’s perfect for any occasion!
Best Season: Any season, but best specially fall and winter.
- 1 Whole Chicken ((3 to 4 pounds), trimmed of excess fat)
- Salt & Pepper (To taste)
- 1/4 cup Butter (Softened (at room temperature))
- 4 clove Garlic (Chopped)
- 1 tbsp Thyme (Fresh and chopped)
- 1 tbsp Rosemary (Fresh and Chopped)
- 1 Lemon (Zested and halved)
- 1 Onion (Sliced)
- Kitchen twine
- Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 450°F. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it in a large roasting pan.
- Mix and Stir
In a small bowl, stir together butter, garlic, thyme, rosemary, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Rub the chicken
Gently loosen the skin on the chicken breast and thighs and rub the butter mixture under the skin and all over the outside of the chicken. Squeeze the lemon over the chicken.
- Fill the cavity
Place the lemon rinds in the cavity along with the halved garlic and 3 thyme sprigs.
- Tie em up
Using kitchen twine, tie the legs together. Place the onion slices and the remaining 3 sprigs of thyme around the chicken in the bottom of the pan.
- Bake the chicken
Place the chicken into the oven and reduce the temperature to 425°F. Bake until golden brown and a thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165°F, about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, basting with juices every 30 minutes.
- Rest the Roasted Chicken and Serve
Let the chicken rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before carving. Serve with roasted onion and pan drippings.
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 614kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 42g65%
- Saturated Fat 17g85%
- Cholesterol 195mg65%
- Sodium 489mg21%
- Total Carbohydrate 5g2%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 51g102%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Notes:
- You can use dried herbs instead of fresh ones, but reduce the amount by half.
- You can also add other aromatics to the cavity, such as onion, carrot, celery, or apple.
- You can make gravy with the pan drippings by adding some flour and chicken broth to a saucepan over medium heat and whisking until smooth and thickened.
Equipments used/needed:
- Roasting pan
- Small bowl
- Spoon
- Kitchen twine
- Meat thermometer
- Cutting board
- Knife
I hope you enjoyed this roasted chicken recipe and found it helpful. If you try it, let me know how it turned out in the comments below. I’d love to hear from you! And don’t forget to share this recipe with your friends and family who love chicken as much as you do. Happy roasting! 😊