Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or sage)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry.
- Rub olive oil over the entire chicken and season generously with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and fresh herbs.
- Tie the legs together with kitchen twine for even cooking.
- Place the chicken breast-side-up in a roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature should be at least 165°F/74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 227
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 98 mg