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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Side Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Chicken
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Prepare Chicken
Remove the chicken from its packaging and pat it dry with paper towels.
- 3
Season Chicken
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture all over the chicken, ensuring it gets under the skin and inside the cavity.
- 4
Add Aromatics
Place the fresh rosemary sprigs and halved lemon inside the cavity of the chicken for flavor.
Cooking the Chicken
- 5
Roast Chicken
Place the chicken breast side up on a roasting rack in a baking dish. If using, arrange the vegetables around the chicken and pour chicken broth into the bottom of the dish.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 7
Rest Chicken
Once cooked, let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute.
- 8
Serve
Carve the chicken and serve it with the roasted vegetables and drizzled broth.