How to Make Perfect Roast Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roast chicken is a classic and comforting dish that is perfect for any occasion, whether it be a casual family dinner or a special holiday meal. There's something about the crispy, golden skin and juicy, tender meat that makes it a timeless favorite. And if you're searching for the ultimate roast chicken recipe that will leave everyone licking their plates clean, look no further than this Perfect Roast Chicken recipe.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken
  • 1 cup margarine, softened
  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 pinch dried rosemary

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 whole roasted chicken

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Rinse and pat chicken thoroughly dry with paper towels. Mix margarine, garlic salt, black pepper, thyme, parsley, and rosemary in a bowl and rub the outside of the chicken thoroughly with the margarine mixture. Place any remaining margarine mixture into the cavity of the chicken. Place chicken into a glass baking dish.
  • Bake chicken in the preheated oven until browned and the juices run clear, about 2 hours. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh, not touching bone, should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    650 cal.

    • Total Fat: 53g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 129mg
    • Sodium: 1382mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 41g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 390mg