baked whole chicken

Roast Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary - a classic oven roasted chicken recipe that is perfect every time.  This baked whole chicken is very easy to prepare and bursting with flavour.  Tender and juicy on the inside and crispy skin on the outside!  The BEST roast chicken you&#x27;ll ever try. 

Roast Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary

Unsalted Butter, melted

Garlic Powder

Oregano

Thyme

Fresh Rosemary

Lemon,

tsps Olive Oil

Paprika

Salt & Pepper

Remove chicken from the fridge 30 minutes before...

Remove chicken from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking it to bring it to room temperature.

Preheat the oven to 200C / 390F.   

Mix together melted butter, juice from 1/2 the...

Mix together melted butter, juice from 1/2 the lemon, oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and thyme in a small bowl.  

Place the chicken in a roasting pan with...

Place the chicken in a roasting pan with a rack inside.  Look for a spot at the chest cavity opening where the skin and meat of the chickens breasts are a little separated.  Use a dessert spoon to gently seperate the skin from the meat of the chicken breast on both sides, keeping the skin intact in the middle.  Prop chicken upright by its legs and pour the lemon butter evenly under the skin between the breasts.  

Fill chicken cavity with lemon quarters (including the...

Fill chicken cavity with lemon quarters (including the ones you used for the butter) and rosemary, then tie the legs of the chicken together at the ankle with kitchen string and tuck the wings under the chicken.  

Lay the chicken down on the roasting pan,...

Lay the chicken down on the roasting pan, breast side up, and drizzle with olive oil, then season with paprika, remaining garlic powder, salt and pepper. 

Roast the chicken, breast side up, for 10...

Roast the chicken, breast side up, for 10 minutes on 200C / 390F.  Turn the oven down to 180C / 350F and roast, basting with the pan juices every 20 minutes or so for an additional hour and 15 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.  

To check if the chicken is done, simply...

To check if the chicken is done, simply use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature is 75C / 165F or use a skewer to pierce the thickest part of thigh and the juices should run clear. 

Remove the chicken from the oven, carefully move...

Remove the chicken from the oven, carefully move to a large plate and leave to rest, uncovered, for 15 minutes.  

Carve the chicken and serve! 

Instant Pot Whole Chicken is so EASY! With a simple cooked chicken, you can make yourself a main dish or cooked chicken for multiple other recipes!

Instant Pot Whole Chicken

chicken

water chicken broth

smoked paprika

coarse kosher salt

black pepper

garlic powder

Italian seasoning

lemon (,

olive oil

Rinse the chicken and remove giblets from inside the cavity. Using a paper towel, pat the chicken dry.

In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, garlic and Italian seasoning.

Evenly rub about 1/2 of the seasoning over the chicken exterior, rub the remaining half under the skin.

Set the Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker to Saute and wait until it reads hot. Add the olive oil.

Add the whole chicken to Instant Pot and sear for 4-5 minutes per side, front and back. After the chicken has been browned, turn off the Instant Pot.

Remove the chicken and pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any stuck bits off bottom of pot. Add the lemon wedges to the cavity of the chicken.

Place the chicken, breast side up, on trivet and place the chicken back in the pressure cooker.

Set the pressure cooker to 6 minutes per pound of chicken and allow for a 15 minute natural pressure release, then use quick release.

Remove the chicken and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Chicken should reach internal temperature of 165°F using a digital thermometer.

If you&#39;ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings!

I made this and it turns out beautifully. I usually get chicken breast and de-bone them myself. But with the whole chicken I have it all. It is easy and tastes great. I will change the Italian seasoning for just thyme and rosemary next time. I think it would be great for chicken salad. We don't eat the skin so I rub seasoning under the skin. It is so juicy and favorable. I will use this recipe again and again.

I've started to prefer making a whole chicken now... I find it preserving so much taste that is otherwise gone. Can't wait to try your recipe!

Such a fantastic, easy recipe! Love how the instant pot makes the chicken so juicy and tender.

This chicken turned out so juicy!  Definitely will be making this again.

The instant Pot is a must have for getting a quick dinner on the table.  This recipe is delicious!

We have been doing so much cooking during quarantine. We have been involving the kids in the process. They help us pick recipes, and make them. They have been loving trying new foods and new ways to make foods!.  Today we made your instant pot chicken recipe. It was neat to cook the whole chicken! Super easy and super yum!

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