Jul 14 2026
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Whole Roasted Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Frog & the Hen
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Make Whole Roasted Chicken Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Vegetable Bed

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). This high temperature will help achieve a crispy skin on the chicken.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Chicken

    Remove the giblets from the cavity of the whole chicken. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy skin.

  3. 3

    Season the Chicken

    Rub the olive oil all over the chicken. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Insert garlic cloves and lemon halves into the cavity of the chicken along with rosemary sprigs for added flavor.

Vegetable Preparation

  1. 4

    Chop the Vegetables

    Peel and chop the carrots into large chunks. Cut the onion into quarters and chop the celery stalks into thick pieces.

  2. 5

    Prepare Vegetable Bed

    In a roasting pan, spread the chopped carrots, onion, and celery to create a bed for the chicken. This will add flavor and moisture while roasting.

Roasting

  1. 6

    Place the Chicken

    Place the prepared chicken on top of the vegetable bed in the roasting pan.

  2. 7

    Roast the Chicken

    Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the juices run clear.

  3. 8

    Rest the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute.

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