Basil and Thyme Whole Roasted Chicken
Basil and thyme whole roasted chicken is a great, classic dish that never fails to impress. Whether you are cooking for just yourself, your family, or making a chicken for a special occasion, a golden, roasted chicken is always a great option. With this recipe, you can have a beautifully dressed up weekend meal with the chicken as the main centerpiece or you can have a cozy weeknight dinner. With only a few simple ingredients and very little prep time required, making your own roasted chicken will make everybody happy. At the end of this recipe, you will have learned how to make the perfectly, roasted chicken every time.
Ingredients
- 5 lbs whole chicken with giblets removed and patted dry
- 1 whole onion cut into quarters
- 4 garlic cloves peeled and smashed
- 2 tbsp. of olive oil
- 2 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- 1 tbsp. basil
- 2 tsp thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to at 400℉/200℃/Gas Mark 6.
- Place the chicken into roasting pan lined with parchment paper and roasting tray if available. Remove the giblets, if present, and pat dry.
- Stuff the onion quarters and whole garlic cloves into the chicken cavity.
- Drizzle olive oil onto the outside of the chicken and brush it over with a silicone pastry brush. Make sure to distribute evenly. Season with salt, pepper, basil, and thyme.
- Roast in the oven uncovered at 400℉/200℃/Gas Mark 6 for 20 minutes/lb plus 20 minutes or 45 minutes/kg plus 20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165℉/74℃ or until the juices run clear.
- When the chicken is finished cooking, remove it form the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. This will keep the chicken juicy and make it easier to carve.
Notes
Keep the chicken carcass to make your own homemade chicken broth!
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Calories 317 Carbs 17g Protein 11g Fat 24g
Nutritional Information is automatically calculated and should only be used as a guide.