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Roast Chicken

Roast Chicken

The ultimate comfort food, this Roast Chicken is juicy, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. With a crispy skin and tender meat, it’s an easy weeknight dinner that will impress your family and friends. Try it tonight for a meal everyone will love!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken 4-5 pounds
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 lemon cut into quarters
  • 3-4 sprigs rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons butter salted and softened

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Prepare the chicken by patting it dry with paper towels and removing the giblets and/or gravy pouch.
  3. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place lemon and rosemary in the cavity.
  4. Tie the chicken’s legs together with kitchen twine. Spread butter over the top of the skin.
  5. Place chicken in a roasting pan or a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake for 60 minutes, then check the temperature in the thickest part of the thigh.
  6. Continue cooking, checking every 10 minutes, until it reaches 165 degrees F.
  7. Remove chicken from the oven and let it sit for 10–15 minutes before carving and serving.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freezing: You can freeze leftover chicken meat for 3 to 4 months.
  • Pairing: This chicken goes wonderfully with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
  • Use the bones: Don't throw away the bones! They can be used to make a delicious homemade chicken broth.
  • Leftover creations: Leftover chicken can be used to make chicken tacos or creamy chicken soup.