Crispy Roasted Chicken: The Best Recipe for Flavor-Packed Meals
Discover the secrets to making the perfect crispy roasted chicken that will elevate your meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 lemon (halved)
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub the olive oil all over the chicken.
- Season the chicken inside and out with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon halves and thyme.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, leave the chicken uncovered in the fridge for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to use your favorite herbs for seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg