Roast chicken is a whole chicken cooked in an oven using dry heat, often seasoned with herbs, spices, garlic, and sometimes stuffed with lemon or vegetables. The roasting process gives the skin a golden, crispy texture while keeping the meat tender and juicy. It’s a popular, versatile main dish served with sides like roasted vegetables, potatoes, or salad.
Roast chicken is a classic dish where a whole chicken is seasoned with herbs, garlic, and lemon, then baked in the oven until golden and juicy. It’s flavorful, comforting, and perfect as a main course for any meal.
Roast Chicken
Description
Roast chicken is a whole chicken cooked in an oven using dry heat, often seasoned with herbs, spices, garlic, and sometimes stuffed with lemon or vegetables. The roasting process gives the skin a golden, crispy texture while keeping the meat tender and juicy. It’s a popular, versatile main dish served with sides like roasted vegetables, potatoes, or salad.
Yellow Chicken
Instructions
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Preheat oven:
Set the oven Set to 200°C (400°F).
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Prepare chicken:
Pat dry the chicken. Rub with olive oil/butter, salt, pepper, and herbs.
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Stuff and flavor
Place lemon halves and garlic inside the cavity.
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Arrange for roasting
Place chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan. Surround with vegetables if using
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Roast
Cook for 1–1.5 hours (20 minutes per 500g), basting occasionally. Chicken is done when juices run clear and internal temp reaches 75°C (165°F).Cook for 1–1.5 hours (20 minutes per 500g), basting occasionally. Chicken is done when juices run clear and internal temp reaches 75°C (165°F).
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Rest
Let chicken rest for 10–15 minutes before carvinget chicken rest for 10–15 minutes before carving
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Serve
Slice and enjoy with roasted vegetables or gravy.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.05g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.06g1%
- Trans Fat 0.04g
- Cholesterol 0.04mg1%
- Sodium 0.03mg1%
- Potassium 0.05mg1%
- Protein 0.05g1%
- Calcium 0.07 mg
- Iron 0.07 mg
- Vitamin K 0.06 mcg
- Thiamin 0.04 mg
- Magnesium 0.04 mg
- Zinc 0.04 mg
- Selenium 0.06 mcg
- Chromium 0.07 mcg
- Molybdenum 0.12 mcg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Roast chicken is more than just a meal—it’s a comforting classic that brings warmth and flavor to the table. The key to a perfect roast is balancing seasoning, cooking time, and resting the meat afterward to keep it juicy. Using aromatics like garlic, herbs, and lemon elevates the flavor, while roasting vegetables alongside the chicken makes it a complete, wholesome dish. It’s versatile, easy to customize, and always a crowd-pleaser for family dinners or special occasions.
