Description
This roasted whole chicken is tender, flavorful, and has a crispy golden skin, highlighted with garlic and Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 pounds)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 lemon, quartered
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the chicken dry and place it in a roasting pan.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme until well combined.
- Gently separate the skin from the chicken and spread half of the mixture underneath. Rub the rest over the outside of the chicken.
- Squeeze lemon wedges over the chicken and place them inside the cavity.
- Roast for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the skin is golden brown. Baste halfway through cooking.
- Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
- To ensure the chicken remains moist, avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of chicken
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 150mg