Ina Garten's Roast Chicken: 5 Secrets to Perfection!
Discover the 5 secrets to making the perfect roast chicken every time with this unbeatable recipe.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken about 4-5 pounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 3 sprigs rosemary fresh
- 2 cups root vegetables such as carrots and potatoes, cut into chunks
- 1 lemon lemon halved
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rub the chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with minced garlic, sliced onion, rosemary sprigs, and lemon halves.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan. Surround with root vegetables.
- Roast for 1 hour and 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part.
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
You can use different herbs like thyme for additional flavors.