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The Best Easy Oven Roasted Whole Chicken with Crispy Skin

A perfectly roasted whole chicken, sliced open to show juicy white meat, resting on a plate with pan juices.
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This recipe shows you how to roast a whole chicken to achieve incredibly juicy meat and perfectly crisp, golden skin using simple herbs and seasoning. It is a straightforward method perfect for a family dinner or Sunday roast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius). Remove the giblets from the whole chicken cavity and pat the entire chicken dry, inside and out, with paper towels. Drying the skin helps achieve crispy skin.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and dried thyme to create the seasoning rub.
  3. Place the whole chicken in a roasting pan or a large oven-safe skillet. Rub the olive oil all over the exterior of the chicken.
  4. Sprinkle the seasoning rub evenly over the entire surface of the chicken, rubbing it into the skin.
  5. Stuff the lemon halves and rosemary sprigs into the cavity of the chicken.
  6. Place the chicken in the preheated oven. Roast for 15 minutes at 425°F to start crisping the skin.
  7. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Continue roasting for approximately 60 to 75 minutes more, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh (not touching bone) reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
  8. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven. Tent it loosely with foil and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 to 15 minutes before carving. This resting period keeps the meat juicy.
  9. Carve the oven roasted chicken and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra crispy skin, you can place the seasoned chicken in the refrigerator uncovered for several hours or overnight before roasting.
  • If you want to cook vegetables alongside the chicken, place them in the roasting pan around the bird during the last 45 minutes of cooking.
  • This recipe is a great base for a simple chicken dinner; consider serving it with mashed potatoes or roasted root vegetables.

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