Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsScratch Gourmet KitchenRoasted Chicken Recipe

Roasted Chicken Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

Served with seasonal vegetables.

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Method

Preparation of Chicken

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Chicken

    Rinse the whole chicken inside and out under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.

  3. 3

    Season the Chicken

    Rub the chicken all over with olive oil. Season generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and fresh thyme, making sure to get the seasoning inside the cavity.

Roasting Chicken

  1. 4

    Roast the Chicken

    Place the seasoned 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).

  2. 5

    Rest the Chicken

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.

Preparation of Vegetables

  1. 6

    Prepare the Vegetables

    While the chicken is roasting, prepare the seasonal vegetables: chop the carrots, zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion.

  2. 7

    Season the Vegetables

    In a bowl, toss the chopped vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste.

Roasting Vegetables

  1. 8

    Add Vegetables to Oven

    After the chicken has roasted for 45 minutes, add the seasoned vegetables to the roasting pan around the chicken.

  2. 9

    Finish Roasting

    Continue roasting for the remaining 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.

Serving

  1. 10

    Carve and Serve

    Carve the chicken and serve it alongside the roasted seasonal vegetables.

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