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A close-up of a perfectly roasted chicken with golden, crispy skin in a black roasting pan. Visible are sprigs of rosemary, enhancing the presentation. The chicken looks juicy and appetizing, ready to be served.

Juicy Roasted Chicken

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken 4 lbs
  • 1 onion peeled and cut into pieces
  • 1 lemon cut into pieces
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • fresh thyme rosemary optional

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt and spice.
  • Coat the chicken with the spice mixture all over (and inside).
  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Place the lemon and onion pieces inside of the chicken.
  • Tie the legs together with kitchen string and add thyme and rosemary to the baking dish.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and place in the oven. Bake the chicken for about 1-1.5 hours. This allows the meat to heat evenly and retain moisture.
  • Increase the temperature to 400°F, remove the foil and continue to bake the chicken for another 20-30 minutes to create a golden crust.

Notes

To ensure the chicken is cooked through, make sure the internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part (such as the breast or thigh).
 
Tip: You can periodically baste the chicken with the juices that are released during baking to make it even juicier

Nutrition

Serving: 1 portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 24gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 284mgPotassium: 304mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 264IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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