The Perfect Roast Chicken Recipe

Name: The Perfect Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole 5 Pound Roasting Chicken; 1 whole Lemon, Quartered; 5 cloves Garlic, Peeled; 5 sprigs Thyme; 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted; 2 whole Onions, Thickly Sliced; 2 whole Carrots, Thickly Sliced; 2 stalks Celery, Thickly Sliced; Kosher Salt; Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Servings: persons

1 whole 5 Pound Roasting Chicken
1 whole Lemon, Quartered
5 cloves Garlic, Peeled
5 sprigs Thyme
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
2 whole Onions, Thickly Sliced
2 whole Carrots, Thickly Sliced
2 stalks Celery, Thickly Sliced
Kosher Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper

1
Let the chicken rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2
Preheat the oven to 425 F.
3
Remove the giblets and any excess fat from the chicken cavity.
4
Rinse the inside and outside of the chicken under cold water, pat dry with paper towels.
5
Sprinkle the inside of the chicken cavity with salt and pepper.
6
Stuff the cavity with the lemon quarters, garlic, and thyme.
7
With a basting brush, brush the whole chicken with the melted butter.
8
Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
9
Using kitchen twine, tie the chicken legs together and tuck the wings under.
10
Layer the bottom of a roasting pan with the sliced onions, carrots, and celery.
11
Place the chicken on the bed of vegetables, breast side up.
12
Put the pan into the preheated oven and roast the chicken until the skin is golden brown and crisp, and the juices run clear.
13
A thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the leg should read 160 F. This should take about 1 1/2 hours.
14
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.

159

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Protein

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole 5 Pound Roasting Chicken, 1 whole Lemon, Quartered, 5 cloves Garlic, Peeled, 5 sprigs Thyme, and more.

Yes, The Perfect Roast Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

The Perfect Roast Chicken

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