Description
A simple and delicious baked whole chicken recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 lemon, halved
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil all over the chicken.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place lemon halves and herbs inside the cavity.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan.
- Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Save leftovers for salads or sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: baked whole chicken recipes