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Oven Roast Chicken Recipe

Juicy Oven Roast Chicken Recipe for Perfect Family Dinners

This oven roast chicken recipe delivers comfort and flavor, perfect for family dinners and impressive presentations.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 whole Chicken 4 lbs, giblets and neck removed
  • to taste Kosher Salt Essential for seasoning
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper For a delicious crust
For the Flavor Mixture
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Melted, can substitute with olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Enhances flavor
  • 1/4 cup White Wine Can replace with chicken broth
  • 2-3 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Use fresh for best results
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped, can use thyme or rosemary
For Stuffing
  • 1 large Lemon Stuffed inside
  • 1 large Garlic Bulb Halved
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary or Thyme Can use sage for variety

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • Medium Bowl
  • whisk
  • Instant-read Thermometer
  • Kitchen string

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 420°F (220°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine melted unsalted butter, olive oil, white wine, kosher salt, black pepper, lemon juice, garlic, and parsley. Whisk until well-blended.
  3. Rub half of the mixture over the chicken, then pour the remaining mixture into the cavity.
  4. Stuff the cavity with lemon, halved garlic bulb, and rosemary or thyme. Tie the legs together with kitchen string.
  5. Place the chicken breast side up on the prepared baking tray and roast for approx. 1 hour and 20 minutes, basting twice.
  6. Check the internal temperature; it should read 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
  7. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Baste the chicken every 20 minutes for juicy meat and crispy skin. Let it rest to redistribute juices for tender slices.

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