Oven Baked Roasted Whole Chicken

October 28, 2021 CX3 0 Comments Baked, Chicken, Oven, Roasted

By: Mariam E. | October 28, 2021This post may contain affiliate links, read my disclosure policy for details

Nothing beats how simple but delicious a Roasted Chicken for dinner could be. A whole chicken smothered in garlic and herbs, roasted to perfection, with the skin being crispy and golden. It is so flavorful requires minimal prep and easy enough to make on weeknights but presentable enough to serve to guests!

A whole roasted chicken in a baking dish.

Roasted chicken is our go-to recipe for when we don’t know what to make for dinner. It’s simple, delicious, and everyone loves it. There’s no fighting over what chicken to bake as everyone can have their favorite cut from the whole chicken.

Looking for other tasty chicken recipes? You should definitely try my Chicken Zucchini Enchilada and my Creamy Chicken Fajita Skillet! They are some of my favorite weeknight meals that can be made in a jiffy.

Why You’ll Love This Crispy Oven Baked Roasted Chicken

It’s hands-off. Once you’ve seasoned the chicken, the oven does the rest of the work! It gives you approximately two hours to clean up, make sides dishes, or just kick back and relax before the chicken is ready.
It’s simple. The ingredients for this oven-baked chicken are everyday ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. There’s nothing that requires you to hunt down at specialty stores.
It’s flavorful. The butter is combined with a variety of fresh herbs that make the baked chicken taste and smell amazing!

Whole Chicken Roast Ingredients

Ingredients needed to make a whole roast chicken.

For the flavored butter: for the flavored butter, you’ll need salted butter, minced garlic, fresh parsley, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Whole chicken: you’ll need one full whole chicken that is around 4 to 5 pounds.
Lemon wedges: this is to stuff into the chicken cavity.
Onion: you’ll need one large onion. You can use yellow, white, or sweet onion.
Oil: use any neutral oil you have.
Chicken broth: this helps keep moisture in the oven when the chicken bakes in the oven.

How To Make Whole Oven Roasted Chicken

Preheat: Preheat the oven to 450 F.
Make the flavored butter: In a small bowl, melt the butter in a microwave. Add in the other ingredients; garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, black pepper and salt. Mix it well.

Whole chicken rubbed with herbs and butter.

Coat the chicken: Apply the butter mixture under the skin and all over the chicken evenly.
Stuff the chicken: Insert the lemon and thyme inside the chicken and tie the chicken drumstick together with a thread.
Bake the chicken: Add the onion, oil, and chicken broth to a roasting pan, place the chicken above it and bake for 1 hour. Reduce the temperature to 350 F and bake further for 50-60 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 F when checked internally.
Rest and serve: Remove the chicken and set aside to rest for 10 minutes, covered in aluminum foil wrap and then slice and serve.

Tips to make the Best Whole Oven Roasted Chicken Recipe

If the skin is browning too quickly, you can cover it with some aluminum foil wrap and continue baking until done.
When you tie the chicken up, it makes it easier to tuck the chicken wings under the body of the chicken and prevent it from burning quickly in the oven.
Chicken is done when the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165 F.
Make sure you pat dry your chicken first as the moisture from thawing it will make it difficult for your skin to crisp up in the oven.
Don’t skip resting the chicken before you cut into it. When it is resting, the juices inside the chicken are redistributed back throughout the meat.
For a larger chicken, you will have to roast it for longer. Simply check it’s internal temperature to ensure it’s cooked through.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bake frozen chicken?

No, you cannot bake a whole chicken from frozen. The chicken needs to be fully thawed before going into the oven. Baking from frozen will lead to the outside of the chicken being dried by the time the frozen interior cooks through.

How do I store leftover chicken?

Store any leftover chicken you have inside of an airtight container in your fridge. It’s best that you avoid carving the entire chicken as storing it as whole as possible helps keep it moist when reheating it.

Do you bake a whole chicken covered or uncovered?

It’s best to roast it uncovered as it helps the skin get brown and crispy. However, if it’s browning too quickly, cover it for the first 30-45 minutes (depending on the size) and then finish it off, uncovered so the skin gets crispy and golden.

How long to bake a whole chicken?

The rule of thumb says 20 minutes per lb., plus extra 15 minutes (if roasting at low temperature). But this will vary based on the temperature you are using. Higher temperatures require less time. Always check the internal temperature to make sure it’s cooked at 165 F.

Sliced chicken breast with juices drizzled over top.

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