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