Easy Ina Garten Perfect Roast Chicken
Description
Learn how to make Ina Garten’s Perfect Roast Chicken—juicy, flavorful, and easy with simple ingredients. Perfect for weeknight dinners, family meals, or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, about 4–5 pounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Remove giblets and pat the 1 whole chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub 2 tablespoons olive oil and 4 tablespoons unsalted butter all over the chicken. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, Salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place 1 lemon halves and crushed 4 garlic cloves inside the cavity.
- Tie legs together with kitchen twine and tuck wing tips under. Place in a roasting pan.
- Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven, tent with foil, and let rest 10–15 minutes. Carve and serve.
Equipment
- Baking Pan
- Tongs
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 24gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 91mgPotassium: 282mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 471IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg