Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or sage)
- 1 lemon (halved)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry.
- Rub olive oil over the chicken; season generously with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with fresh herbs and lemon halves.
- Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan.
- Roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes before carving and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 whole chicken (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 53g
- Cholesterol: 130mg