Chicken Half Recipe
Make Chicken Half 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
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Preparation of Chicken
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Clean the whole chicken by rinsing it under cold water and patting it dry with paper towels.
- 2
Seasoning
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and chopped fresh rosemary. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the mixture and stir well.
- 3
Applying the Mixture
Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken, making sure to get under the skin for maximum flavor. Squeeze the remaining lemon half over the chicken.
- 4
Roasting the Chicken
Place the chicken in a roasting pan, breast side up. Roast 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.
- 5
Resting
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This helps retain the juices.
- 6
Serving
Carve the chicken into halves or quarters and serve with your choice of sides.