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Garlic Rosemary Oven Roasted Chicken

Garlic Rosemary Oven Roasted Chicken That's Juicy and Crispy

This Garlic Rosemary Oven Roasted Chicken recipe features juicy meat and crispy skin, making it a must-try for garlic lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 whole Whole Chicken ensure it’s fully thawed
For the Flavor
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary chopped
  • 2 whole Lemons cut into halves
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt preferably sea or kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • Roasting Pan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare your roasting pan.
  2. Remove the thawed whole chicken from its packaging and pat it dry with paper towels. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and chopped rosemary.
  3. Stuff two lemon halves and additional rosemary sprigs into the chicken's cavity.
  4. Place the chicken in the oven and reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C). Roast for about 1 hour and 40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Remove from oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes, loosely covered with foil.
  6. Carve the chicken and serve as the centerpiece of your family dinner.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. For longer storage, freeze chicken wrapped tightly for up to 3 months.

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