Description
One Hour Roasted Chicken is the ultimate comfort dish, delivering succulent meat with crispy skin that will make your taste buds rejoice. In just one hour, transform simple ingredients into a mouthwatering centerpiece perfect for family dinners or special occasions. With easy preparation and foolproof techniques, even novice cooks can impress their guests and create lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
- 1 lemon, halved
- 2 cups carrots, chopped
- 2 cups potatoes, diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and position the rack in the middle.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and drizzle with olive oil.
- Mix salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs in a small bowl; rub all over the chicken.
- Squeeze half a lemon inside the chicken cavity; add both lemon halves and remaining garlic cloves.
- Arrange carrots and potatoes around the chicken in a roasting pan.
- Roast for about 60 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg