Roasted Whole Chicken
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A simple yet delicious roasted whole chicken seasoned with salt, oil, and stuffed with aromatics for a flavorful and comforting meal.
00:50:00 total
Serves 4
easy
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Ingredients
- whole chicken - 1 (preferably of equal weight if cooking two)
- oil - to taste (just enough to make the seasoning stick)
- salt - to taste (to taste)
- thyme - 1 sprig (a sprig, for the cavity)
- shallot - 1 (or onion, for the cavity)
- garlic - to taste (crushed, for the cavity)
- lemon - a couple slices (sliced, for the cavity)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Rub the chicken skin with a little bit of oil.
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken generously with salt, ensuring even distribution.
- Stuff the chicken: Stuff the cavity of the chicken with thyme, shallot (or onion), crushed garlic, and lemon slices. Ensure not to overcrowd the cavity to allow heat circulation.
- Roast the chicken: Place the chicken in the preheated oven and roast for about 50 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy.
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