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Easy Roasted Chicken with Fresh Herbs

You will be surprised at how easy it is to prepare this roasted chicken! This recipe comes together with a simple spice mix and fresh herbs and is super delicious.
Servings: 6
Calories: 265.4kcal
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken about 3-4 pounds
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 1 handful parsley
  • 1 small red onion cut into quarters

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels and place in a roasting pan or baking dish.
    1 whole chicken
  • In a small bowl, combine olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Brush chicken evenly with the spice mixture until well coated.
    1 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp Italian seasoning, ¼ tsp paprika
  • To the cavity, insert bay leaves, fresh thyme, parsley, and red onion. This will add additional flavour to the chicken!
    2 bay leaf, 4 sprigs thyme, 1 handful parsley, 1 small red onion
  • Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken.
  • Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. Enjoy!

Cooking Tips

  • Dry patting the chicken: Ensure the chicken is thoroughly dried with paper towels before seasoning. This helps the skin get crisper and the spices to adhere better.
  • Even coating of spices: Brush the spice mix evenly on the chicken to ensure every part is flavorful.
  • Internal temperature checking: Use a meat thermometer to check the doneness of the chicken; it should reach 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part to ensure it is safely cooked.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Easy Roasted Chicken with Fresh Herbs
Amount per Serving
Calories
265.4
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18.8
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Cholesterol
 
81.6
mg
27
%
Sodium
 
272.5
mg
12
%
Potassium
 
258.8
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
2.5
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.6
g
3
%
Sugar
 
0.8
g
1
%
Protein
 
20.6
g
41
%
Vitamin C
 
7.5
mg
9
%
Vitamin D
 
0.2
µg
1
%
Calcium
 
26.2
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1.4
mg
8
%
Magnesium
 
26.9
mg
7
%
Zinc
 
1.5
mg
10
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.