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
Optional Vegetables
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Prepare the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the packaging and pat it dry with paper towels. This helps to achieve crispy skin.
- 3
- 4
Stuff the Chicken
Insert the sprigs of fresh rosemary and the lemon (cut into quarters) into the cavity of the chicken for added flavor.
Cooking
- 5
- 6
Roast the Chicken
Place the chicken in a roasting pan, breast side up, and transfer it to the preheated oven. Roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 7
Baste the Chicken
Every 30 minutes, baste the chicken with the juices from the pan to keep it moist.
- 8
Rest the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for at least 10-15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute.