Description
Mouthwatering whole chicken is perfectly seasoned inside and out and roasted to golden deliciousness in your oven. You’ll never have a chicken as juicy and delicious as this!
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 pounds)
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp Italian blend seasoning
- 1.5 tsp ground mustard
- 1.5 tsp onion powder
- 1.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1.5 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbs melted butter
- 1 tbs olive oil
- Aromatics for the cavity: lemon slices, garlic cloves, fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin. In a small bowl, mix together the kosher salt, black pepper, ground mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and Italian blend seasoning.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and mix it with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Rub this mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin, especially on the breasts.
- Rub the seasoning mix generously over the chicken, making sure to coat well, including inside the cavity and under the skin.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon slices, garlic cloves, and herbs.
- Truss the chicken legs and the wings.
- Place the chicken on a rack in roasting pan, or on a bed of vegetables like onions and carrots. Roast at 450°F for 20-30 minutes to crisp up the skin. Lower the oven to 350°F and continue roasting for 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes (about 20 minutes per pound).
- The chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh.
- Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 80 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American