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Golden brown oven baked whole chicken served with fresh herbs and lemon.

Oven Baked Whole Chicken

This oven baked whole chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, making it the perfect centerpiece for any meal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • whole chicken
  • olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper
  • lemon
  • garlic
  • rosemary
  • thyme
  • paprika

Instructions
 

Steps

  • Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  • Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and season with salt, pepper, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, and paprika. Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken and place the rest inside the cavity along with herbs.
  • Tie the chicken legs with kitchen twine and place breast side up in a roasting pan.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the chicken in the oven, then reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C) after 15 minutes and continue roasting for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  • Remove the chicken from oven, cover with aluminum foil, and let rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Keyword Chicken, Oven Baked, Whole Chicken