Zutaten für Basic Roast Chicken
- 1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
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Zubereitung von Basic Roast Chicken
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. This crucial step helps achieve crispy skin.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan.
- Season generously with salt and pepper, both inside and out.
- Tuck the wings behind the back and place the legs together.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon halves, herbs (rosemary and thyme are excellent choices), and garlic cloves (optional).
- Roast for 60-80 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful bird.
- Carve and serve! Enjoy your perfectly roasted chicken.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
0g
Fat
74g
Carbs
0g
