Easy No Fuss Roasted Chicken Recipe

This no-fuss roasted chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy Sundays. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a flavorful and juicy roasted chicken that the whole family will love. The crispy skin and tender meat will have everyone coming back for more.

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, about 4-5 pounds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 lemon, halved
• 4 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 1 onion, quartered

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it on a roasting pan.
3. Rub the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, making sure to coat it evenly.
4. Stuff the cavity of the chicken with lemon halves, crushed garlic, and quartered onion.
5. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken.
6. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
7. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

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