Jul 14 2026

Oven Roasted Chicken Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

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. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Chicken

    Remove the giblets from the chicken cavity and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.

  3. 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. 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. 5

    Rest and Serve

    Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving. Serve warm.