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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that the chicken cooks evenly.
- 2
Prepare the Chicken
Remove the giblets from the cavity of the whole chicken. Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
- 3
Season the Chicken
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Rub this mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin and inside the cavity. Squeeze the lemon inside the cavity for added flavor.
- 4
Cooking
- 5
Roast the Chicken
Place the seasoned chicken on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured at the thickest part of the thigh.
- 6
Baste the Chicken
About halfway through cooking, you may baste the chicken with the juices that accumulate in the pan for extra moisture and flavor.
- 7
Rest the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute.