Easy Roasted Chicken

This easy roasted chicken recipe is seasoned perfectly and so easy for weeknight
meals! And, you only need a few ingredients to make it! Learn how to roast a
whole chicken with this simple recipe.

Servings: 6

Author: Joy Kincaid

Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
1 hour, 30 minutes

Resting Time:
15 minutes

Total Time:
1 hour, 55 minutes

Course:

Dinner

Cuisine:

American

Keywords:

Roast Chicken

🧂 Ingredients

1 (4-6 pound) whole chicken

giblets removed
2 tablespoons olive oil

or melted butter
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

freshly ground
1 teaspoon oregano

dried
1 teaspoon parsley

dried
Fresh thyme

optional
Fresh rosemary

optional

Instructions

1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2 Remove giblets from chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle some salt
and pepper inside the chicken cavity, and stuff some of the fresh herbs inside
the cavity (if you're using the optional fresh herbs).
3 Place the chicken in an oven-safe dish, cast-iron skillet, or roasting pan, and
tie the legs together with kitchen twine (optional). Tuck the wing tips under
the body of the chicken (optional). Drizzle olive oil over the bird and rub in
with hands or a basting brush, being sure to coat all sides, even underneath.
4 Season the chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, parsley.
5 Roast the chicken uncovered for 60-90 minutes, depending on the size of your
bird. To check for doneness, place a meat thermometer in the thickest part of
the thigh or breast. It should read 165 degrees F. All ovens are different, so
the time it takes to finish cooking may vary.
6 Remove the pan from the oven. Remove chicken from the pan, place on a cutting
board or platter, cover with aluminum foil, and let rest for 15-20 minutes
before slicing and serving.