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A perfectly cooked roast chicken, golden brown and crispy.

5-Ingredient Roast Chicken

This incredibly simple 5-ingredient roast chicken recipe delivers a perfectly tender and flavorful meal with minimal effort, making it ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-4 lbs whole chicken
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 3 fresh rosemary sprigs

Equipment

  • Roasting Pan
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Carving Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and remove the chicken from its packaging, patting it dry thoroughly with paper towels.
  2. Place the chicken in a roasting pan, rub it all over with olive oil, then season generously with salt and black pepper.
  3. Tuck the fresh rosemary sprigs into the chicken's cavity and around the roasting pan.
Roasting
  1. Roast the chicken for 60-75 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
  2. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender and moist result.

Notes

For an extra boost of flavor, you can place a halved lemon or a few garlic cloves inside the chicken cavity before roasting.