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A perfectly cooked roast chicken, golden brown and crispy.

How to grow a 5-ingredient roast chicken roast chicken

This recipe provides a simplified guide to roasting a whole chicken with just five essential ingredients, yielding a flavorful and juicy meal perfect for any occasion. It's an easy-to-follow process that delivers delicious results with minimal fuss.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 (approx. 3-4 lbs) whole chicken
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lemons halved

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and remove the chicken from its packaging, patting it dry with paper towels.
  2. Season the chicken generously inside and out with salt and black pepper.
  3. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil, ensuring it's evenly coated, then place the halved lemons inside the chicken cavity.
Roasting
  1. Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for 75-90 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
Resting & Serving
  1. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven, tent it with foil, and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving and serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add herbs like rosemary or thyme to the chicken cavity along with the lemons. Basting the chicken periodically will help keep it moist and promote a crispy skin.