Herb Roasted Chicken

A well-made roasted chicken is a thing of beauty. Crispy, golden brown skin that’s salted just right, with a little hint of rosemary or thyme. Tender chicken that drips all kinds of succulent juices when you bite into it. It’s a great way to get high levels of protein in one delicious dish. And, provided you don’t eat it all in one sitting, you’ve easily got enough meat left over for tomorrow’s lunch.

Oh yeah, and it’s ridiculously easy to prepare too! You don’t need a ton of cooking experience to make this classic American dish. Just a little time, and the right ingredients is all it takes.

Herb Roasted Chicken

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Herb Roasted Chicken

Prep Time 2 hours 10 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 3 hours

Servings 2

Calories 3 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 whole Organic chicken (3-4 lbs precooked)
• 4-6 in Cloves of garlic (sliced half)
• Sea salt
• Crushed black pepper
• 4-6 Stalks of thyme
• 1 tsp Thyme leaves
• 2-3 Lemon wedges
• Baking pan (or cookie sheet)

Instructions

1. The first step is, arguably, the most important. Dry your chicken off with paper towels, and let it sit out at room temperature for 1-2 hours before your prepare it for the oven. By bringing the chicken to a uniform temperature, you ensure that it cooks more evenly, and that the skin gets crispier, keeping all the juices locked in. Make sure you set aside the extra time to do this step – you will thank yourself later!
2. After the first 1-2 hours, set your oven to 450 degrees (F).
3. Dry off the chicken with paper towels once more. Then, liberally add sea salt to the body of the chicken. If it’s to your taste, add a bit of crushed black pepper and thyme leaves to the chicken as well. This isn’t mandatory but it makes the chicken that much more delicious, and fragrant to the nose.
4. After you’ve salted the outside of the chicken, turn it over, and add a bit more sea salt to the cavity of the chicken. Add a few sliced garlic cloves, lemon wedges, thyme sprigs, and black pepper, if you like. This will help season the chicken from the inside out. This is highly recommended for a delicious bird! (You can add other seasonings to the cavity of the bird as well. Try shallots, onions, rosemary, and sage.)
5. Once you’ve seasoned your bird, put it on a cookie sheet or baking pan covered in aluminum foil. Place it in the oven, and cook for 45-50 minutes at 450 degrees (F).
6. After the 45 minutes have passed, check to see if the chicken is done by cutting the space where the thigh meets the body. If juices come out, you should be good to go.
7. Remove the chicken from the oven, and place it on a cutting board for about 10-15 minutes to let cool.
8. Once the bird has cooled, trim it, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Herb Roasted Chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3

% Daily Value*

Fat 0.03g0%

Saturated Fat 0.01g0%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g

Potassium 15mg0%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Fiber 0.3g1%

Protein 0.1g0%

Vitamin A 150IU3%

Vitamin C 5mg6%

Iron 0.5mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.