American · easy
Simple Roast Chicken
A perfectly roasted whole chicken with crispy skin, seasoned simply with butter, salt, and herbs.
- 1 hr 10 min
- Total
- 4
- Serves
- $9.00
- Est. cost
- 450
- Cal/serving
Dietary, as tagged
- Gluten-free
Parent noteMost kids love drumsticks and wings. Serve with mashed potatoes for a comforting meal.
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Ingredients
- Whole Chicken (about 4 lbs)4 lb
- Butter, Softened3 tbsp
- Lemon1
- Garlic Powder1 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Black Pepper1/2 tsp
Method
- 01
Preheat oven to 425F. Pat the chicken completely dry inside and out with paper towels.
- 02
Rub softened butter all over the chicken. Season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place lemon halves inside the cavity.
- 03
Place chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan or cast iron skillet. Tuck wing tips under.
- 04
Roast 55-65 minutes until thigh reaches 165F and juices run clear. If skin is browning too fast, tent with foil.
- 05
Rest 10 minutes before carving. Serve with pan juices.
- 450
- Calories
- 42g
- Protein
- 1g
- Carbs
- 30g
- Fat
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