Roasted Chicken Recipe
Make 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
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Prepare the Chicken
Remove the chicken from its packaging and pat it dry with paper towels. Place it in a roasting pan.
- 3
Season the Chicken
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin and inside the cavity.
- 4
Prepare the Lemon
Cut the lemon in half and place both halves inside the cavity of the chicken.
- 5
- 6
Arrange the Vegetables
Place the chopped vegetables around the chicken in the roasting pan.
- 7
Roast the Chicken
Put the roasting pan in the preheated oven. Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) and the juices run clear.
- 8
Rest the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute.
- 9
Serve
Carve the chicken and serve with the roasted vegetables on the side.
