Roasted Half Chicken

Name: Roasted Half Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (4-pound) whole chicken (or 2 (2-pound) chicken halves, see note 1); 4 tablespoons butter (unsalted); 2 tablespoons olive oil; kosher salt (see note 2); black pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:50min

This roasted half chicken recipe creates the most delicious, golden brown, juicy result you've ever tasted. It has crisp skin lightly seasoned with garlic and thyme and tender, succulent meat. Best of all, this half roasted chicken is elegant enough for a special occasion but easy enough for a stress-free weeknight meal.

Updated at: Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:14:10 GMT