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A roasted chicken rests on a bed of green beans with lemons on a white platter.
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Oven Roasted Chicken

Classic oven roasted chicken seasoned with lemon and rosemary.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken
Servings: 6
Author: Amy D

Ingredients

  • 1 whole fryer
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 1/3 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Remove the giblets from the chicken. Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Zest the lemon.
  • Combine the butter with the seasonings and lemon zest. Loosen the skin on the chicken. Rub the seasoned butter under the skin of the chicken and all over the outside of the chicken.
  • Quarter the lemon and place the lemon and rosemary inside the cavity of the chicken. Tie the legs together, if desired.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes or until the juices run clear and the internal temperature of the chicken is 175 degrees.
  • If the chicken is browning too quickly, loosely cover with foil.
  • After roasting, let the chicken rest 10-15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Serving: 6Servings