How to Make Ina Garten's Roast Chicken: 7 Simple Steps
This recipe delivers a perfectly juicy and flavorful roast chicken every time. Follow these simple steps for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Servings: 6
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Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 3-4 pound Chicken Make sure it is dry.
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Extra virgin, please.
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
- 1 Lemon Lemon Cut in half
- 1 head Garlic Cut in half
- 1 tablespoon Salt Kosher
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly grounded
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Remove giblets from chicken. Rinse chicken inside and out, and pat dry with paper towels. Place the chicken in a roasting pan.
- Brush the chicken with olive oil. Combine salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture over the chicken, rubbing it into the skin.
- Place the halved lemon and garlic head inside the chicken cavity.
- Roast the chicken for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
Serve with roasted vegetables or a simple salad for a complete and delicious meal.