Easy Oven Roasted Chicken

Name: Easy Oven Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, (minced); 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 lemon, (zested and quartered); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning,; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 (4 lb) chicken; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 small onion, (peeled and quartered)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h 20min

This easy roasted chicken is a versatile and impressive dish that's perfect for any special occasion or even just a weeknight dinner. Check out all of our tips and tricks for a chicken that is crispy on the outside and perfectly juicy on the inside.

Updated at: Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:14:19 GMT