Culinary Secret: This Super Easy Roast Chicken Recipe you will love!

Gather round, aspiring culinary maestros, for today we embark on a gastronomic journey to the heart of comfort food—presenting the legendary Super Easy Roast Chicken! This isn’t just any bird; it’s a rite of passage for the beginner chef, a culinary cornerstone that marries simplicity with sophistication.

And there’s no need to feel intimidated or scared by it, in the most simple of terms, all you’re doing is hurling on some flavour and banging it in the oven. The main concern you will have, will be to ensure it’s cooked, but that in itself is simple, just ensure the juices run clear when inserting a knife into the thickest part of the leg – SIMPLE!!!!!

Imagine, if you will, a chicken so perfectly roasted, its skin crisps to a golden brown, whispering tales of crunch and flavor, while the meat inside remains succulently tender, each bite a melody of herbs and spices that dance on your palate. This isn’t just cooking; it’s an art form, and you, my friend, are the artist.

You’ll start with a canvas—a noble chicken, ready for transformation. With a brushstroke of olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt, black pepper, thyme, and rosemary, you’ll season our star to perfection. But the magic doesn’t end there; a stuffing of lemon, garlic, and onion waits to infuse our bird with flavors so rich and deep, they could tell their own epic tales.

Fear not the oven, for it is but a vessel to greatness. As your creation roasts, the aromas will fill your kitchen, a fragrant promise of the feast to come. And when it’s done, let it rest—a brief pause that ensures every slice is juicier than the last.

This Classic Roast Chicken isn’t just a meal; it’s a journey from kitchen to table, a testament to the joy of cooking and the beauty of sharing. So, tie on your apron, wield your roasting pan with pride, and let’s create not just dinner, but memories. Welcome to the brotherhood and sisterhood of chefs; your adventure starts here.

Classic Roast Chicken

Description: A succulent roast chicken with a crispy skin, seasoned with traditional herbs and spices. Perfect for a hearty family dinner.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Resting Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Equipment

• Roasting Tray
• Carving Knife
• Chopping Board
• Thermometer

Ingredients

  

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• 1 whole chicken about 4 to 5 pounds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 1 lemon halved
• 4 garlic cloves peeled
• 1 onion quartered

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
• Remove the chicken giblets. Rinse the chicken inside and out and pat dry with paper towels.
• Rub the chicken all over with olive oil, then season inside and out with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
• Stuff the cavity with the halved lemon, garlic cloves, and quartered onion.
• Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken.
• Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh.
• Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Keyword Chicken, Roast

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