Description
Savor the delightful aroma of a perfectly roasted chicken in just one hour! This One-Hour Oven Roasted Whole Chicken boasts crispy, golden-brown skin and juicy, tender meat seasoned with fresh herbs and zesty lemon. Ideal for cozy family dinners or last-minute gatherings, this recipe ensures a delicious meal that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tbsp dried thyme)
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary (or 1 tbsp dried rosemary)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil over the chicken and season generously with salt and pepper inside and out.
- Stuff the cavity with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan, breast-side up, and roast for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (74°C).
- Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg