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Whole Roasted Chicken

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 1 whole chicken (about 4 to 5 lbs)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed
  • Fresh herbs (like rosemary or parsley) (optional)

For the Vegetables (optional but recommended):

  • 4 carrots, cut into large chunks
  • 3 potatoes, cubed
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste
Keyword Whole Roasted Chicken