Ingredients for Basic Roasted Chicken
- 1 (3 to 4 pound) whole free range chicken
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- kitchen twine
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How to Make Basic Roasted Chicken
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Allow chicken to come to room temperature (about 30-60 minutes).
- Rinse chicken inside and out, removing giblets.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine.
- Layer 1 large onion, thinly sliced, in the bottom of a shallow roasting pan.
- Sprinkle chicken generously with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper inside and out.
- Stuff the cavity with 1 lemon, halved, and 4 cloves garlic, peeled.
- Massage 2 tablespoons canola oil or melted butter all over the chicken.
- Roast in the middle rack of oven for 75-90 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 180°F (82°C) and the skin is golden brown.
- Let the chicken rest for at least 30 minutes before carving.
- Shred the chicken meat with two forks and set aside for your culinary creations!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
85 g
Sugar
5g
Fat
98g
Carbs
1g
