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A perfectly cooked roast chicken, golden brown and crispy.

5-Ingredient Roast Chicken

This incredibly easy roast chicken recipe uses just five basic ingredients to deliver a tender, juicy bird with crispy skin, perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 whole chicken
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Equipment

  • Roasting Pan
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and pat the whole chicken dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
  2. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil, then rub it all over, seasoning generously with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder for even coating.
Cooking
  1. Place the seasoned chicken in a roasting pan and roast for 75-90 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached in the thickest part of the thigh.
Serving
  1. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving to allow juices to redistribute for a more tender and flavorful result.

Notes

For added flavor, you can place onion wedges or lemon halves inside the chicken cavity before roasting, or sprinkle with fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme.