Easy Roast Chicken
This easy roast chicken recipe is a budget-friendly way to get a wholesome meal on the table with minimal effort. It’s a simple dinner your whole family will love—and one you’ll find yourself making again and again.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 278kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken 3-4 pounds
- 1 lemon halved
- 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoons freshly ground pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients and preheat the oven to 475° F. Place the oven rack in the middle of the oven.
- Place the chicken breast-side up in a large skillet.1 whole chicken
- Stuff the lemon halves inside of the bird's cavity.1 lemon
- Sprinkle the top of the chicken with salt and pepper.2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, 1 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
- Roast uncovered for 50 minutes or until a meat thermometer placed in the thickest part of the thigh reads 165° F.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and take the lemons out of the cavity. Allow to rest for 15 minutes before carving.
- Serve right away with your favorite sides. We love it paired with einkorn cheddar drop biscuits, turmeric coconut rice, or cucumber salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 864mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
