Herb Roasted Chicken: The Juiciest Recipe for Home Cooks
Discover the secret to the juiciest herb roasted chicken in this comprehensive guide. Perfect for home cooks!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and garlic.
- Rub the mixture all over the chicken, making sure to get under the skin.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Use a meat thermometer for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Herb Roasted Chicken, Juicy Chicken, Home Cooking