This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to making a succulent and perfectly roasted chicken with crispy skin and tender meat, ideal for family dinners or special occasions.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
1h 30min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bunch fresh thyme
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 whole chicken
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Step 2
Rinse the chicken inside and out, then pat dry with paper towels.
Step 3
Season the inside of the chicken with 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
Step 4
Stuff the cavity with the lemon halves, garlic cloves, and thyme bunch.
Step 5
Brush the outside of the chicken with olive oil, and sprinkle the remaining salt and pepper all over.
Step 6
Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken.
Step 7
Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for about 90 minutes, or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh.
Step 8
Remove the chicken from the oven and cover with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.