Roasted Whole Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Vegetable Bed (Optional)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it's hot enough to roast the chicken evenly.
- 2
Prepare the Chicken
Remove the chicken from any packaging and pat it dry with paper towels. This will help the skin to become crispy during roasting.
- 3
- 4
Add Aromatics
Place the fresh rosemary sprigs and the halved lemon inside the cavity of the chicken for added flavor.
Cooking
- 5
- 6
Roast the Chicken
Place the seasoned chicken breast-side up on top of the vegetables (if using) in the roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) when tested at the thickest part of the thigh.
- 7
Rest the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for about 15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute.
- 8
Serve
Carve the chicken and serve it with the roasted vegetables, if used, and enjoy your delicious roasted whole chicken!