Oven Roasted 1/2 Chicken Recipe
Make Oven Roasted 1/2 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). This high temperature will help achieve a crispy skin.
- 2
Prepare the Chicken
Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. This will help the skin crisp up during roasting.
- 3
Season the Chicken
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and chopped fresh rosemary (or thyme). Rub this mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin and inside the cavity for maximum flavor.
- 4
Add Lemon
Place the lemon wedges inside the cavity of the chicken for added flavor while roasting.
Vegetable Preparation
- 5
Roasting
- 6
Roast the Chicken
Place the chicken in a roasting pan, breast side up. Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Baste the chicken with its own juices halfway through cooking.
- 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.