Crispy Roast Chicken Recipe

Name: Crispy Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole roasting chicken; ½ cup table salt; ½ cup white sugar; 1 lemon; 1 onion; 12 head garlic; fresh rosemary; fresh thyme; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried sage; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 tablespoons olive oil; fresh cracked pepper

Servings: persons

1 whole roasting chicken
½ cup table salt
½ cup white sugar
1 lemon
1 onion
12 head garlic
fresh rosemary
fresh thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
fresh cracked pepper

1
Prepare brine by dissolving salt and sugar in 2 liters of water.
2
Wash chicken and submerge in brine and refrigerate over night.
3
Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
4
Remove bird from brine and rinse to get rid of excess salt.
5
Pat dry with paper towel.
6
Stuff cavity with slices of lemon, onion, sticks of rosemary, thyme and half of the garlic.
7
Create paste with oil dried herbs, garlic powder and pepper.
8
Rub on to skin of chicken and make sure to get into skin folds and under skin where possible.
9
Place chicken in large enough roasting pan so chicken does not touch sides.
10
Place rest of garlic cloves and a few sprigs of rosemary and thyme around the chicken.
11
Roast at 500 degrees for 15 minutes then reduce heat to 425.
12
Cook for a total of about 20 minutes per pound until thigh has reached 160 degrees.
13
Baste every 20 minutes or so.
14
Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before carving.

3804

kcal

Calories

Fat

823

Carbs

152

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole roasting chicken, ½ cup table salt, ½ cup white sugar, 1 lemon, and more.

Yes, Crispy Roast Chicken falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Roast Chicken

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