The Best Roasted Chicken

Name: The Best Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large carrot, halved lengthwise and cut into thirds; 1 stalk celery, cut into large thirds; 1 – 2-4 pound whole chicken, giblets removed and patted dry; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 3 cloves garlic, finely minced; 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 3 tablespoons olive oil; salt; freshly cracked black pepper; 1 head garlic, top sliced off; 1/2 yellow onion, cut into 2 large pieces; 1 lemon, cut in half; 4-6 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1h 15min

This Whole Roasted Chicken recipe is simple, comforting, and so delicious. All you need are a few ingredients and a little time to make perfectly juicy, tender, and flavorful roasted chicken every single time.

Updated at: Wed, 24 Dec 2025 02:47:16 GMT