Oven Roasted Chicken Recipe
Tender, seasoned chicken slow-roasted to perfection with a crispy golden skin.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Prepare the Chicken
Remove the giblets from the chicken cavity and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- 3
Season the Chicken
Rub the entire surface of the chicken with olive oil. Season generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Place rosemary sprigs and lemon halves inside the cavity of the chicken.
- 4
Roast the Chicken
Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 5
Rest and Serve
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving. Serve warm.