How To Roast A Whole Chicken
The ultimate comfort food, How To Roast A Whole Chicken is an easy weeknight dinner that brings family together. With perfectly crispy skin and juicy meat, this dish is sure to become a favorite. Make it tonight and enjoy the delicious flavors!
Equipment
- Meater Plus Thermometer
Ingredients
- 1.5 tsps salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
- 3 medium carrots cut in large 2” chunks
- 1 medium yellow onion cut in quarters
- 7 medium Yukon gold potatoes halved
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- ½ tbs poultry seasoning
- 1 whole chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbs poultry seasoning use the Sip Bite Go suggested seasoning for whole chicken or use BBQ rub or something you like
- ½ medium lemon
- 1 tbsp butter for broiling to make crispy skin at the end
- 1 tsp cilantro fresh chopped for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Make the whole chicken seasoning blend by stirring together all the spices. Set aside.
- Toss the chopped veggies with olive oil. Add seasoning blend and toss until well seasoned. Set aside.
- Remove the whole chicken from the bag and remove the insides if they are present. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Coat the chicken all over with olive oil. Generously apply the rest of the seasoning blend.
- Add lemon to the inside of the chicken cavity if desired.
- Set out a rimmed baking pan and add the vegetables in a flat layer. Add a wire rack on top to hold the chicken.
- Roast the chicken in the oven until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. This should take about 90 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven. Now it’s time to crisp up the skin by broiling.
- Let the chicken rest for 20 minutes before carving and enjoy!
Notes
- Tip 1: Store any leftover roasted chicken in an airtight container for up to four days.
- Tip 2: You can freeze leftover chicken for up to three months.
- Tip 3: Serve alongside a light salad or steamed veggies for a balanced meal.
- Tip 4: Experiment with different herbs in your seasoning mix.
- Tip 5: Always use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.