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Making the perfect Roasted Chicken Recipe is easier than you think. The secret is drying the chicken thoroughly before seasoning.
This is the easiest and best Roasted Chicken recipe you’ll find. The result is a perfectly golden and flavorful bird!
Ingredients for the Perfect Roasted Chicken Recipe
- Whole chicken
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Butter
- Celery
- Onion
- Garlic
How to Make a Perfectly Roasted Chicken Recipe
1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. Wash and dry the chicken thoroughly, inside and out.
3. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder inside and out.
4. Stuff the chicken cavity with 3 tbsp of butter, whole garlic cloves, onion, and celery.
5. Place pats of the remaining butter on top of the chicken, and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the juices from the chicken run clean and the internal temperature reaches 165 F.
6. Remove the chicken from the oven, place it on a platter and pour the juices over it. Cover with foil and let it rest for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
Can I Freeze a Roasted Chicken?
Yes, you can freeze roasted chicken whole or cut into pieces. Let the chicken cool down completely before storing it in a freezer bag or airtight container, and freeze for up to 4 months. Let it thaw out completely before reheating in the microwave or oven.
If you reheat it in the oven, cover it with foil before reheating.
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What to Serve with Roasted Chicken Recipe?
For a complete meal, you need to serve roasted chicken with vegetables and carbohydrates.
You can roast your chicken with veggies like cubed potatoes, sweet potatoes, or carrots placed around it.
Freshly cooked white rice or pasta completes this meal.
You can use the shredded roasted chicken meat to make a variety of dishes, so having one in the freezer is always a good idea.
Making a perfectly roasted chicken is easier than you think!
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Roasted Chicken
Making the perfect Roasted Chicken is easier than you think. The secret is drying the chicken thoroughly before seasoning.
Ingredients
- 1 (3lb) whole chicken
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup butter
- ¼ small onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 celery stalks cut in 4
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Wash and dry the chicken thoroughly, inside and out. Remove the giblets.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder inside and out.
- Stuff the chicken cavity with 3 tbsp of butter, whole garlic cloves, onion, and celery.
- Place pats of the remaining butter on top of the chicken, and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the juices from the chicken run clean and the internal temperature reaches 165 F.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and remove the vegetables from the cavity. Discard them. Place the chicken on a platter and pour the juices over it. Cover with foil and let it rest for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 535Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 43g
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