This easy-to-follow recipe for roast chicken only takes one step and makes juicy, flavorful meat with crispy skin. Its great for a quick dinner during the week or a fancy roast on Sunday.
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken about 3-4 pounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, halved
- Fresh herbs rosemary, thyme, or parsley, for garnish
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425F 220C
Rub olive oil all over the chicken, then season with salt, pepper, and minced garlic
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the chicken, then place the lemon halves inside the cavity
Place the chicken in a roasting pan or oven-safe skillet breast side up
Roast in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F 75C and the skin is golden brown and crispy
Once cooked, remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving
Garnish with fresh herbs before serving
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