Roast Chicken (Holiday & Family Classic)

A golden, juicy whole chicken roasted with butter, garlic, and fragrant herbs like thyme and rosemary. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any family gathering, roast chicken is a comforting centerpiece dish that never goes out of style.

01 Information

Grade

Serving

Calorie

Prep Time

Cook Time

Total Time

Easy

4-6 Servings

520 Kcal

15 Mins

1Hr 15 Mins

1Hr 30 Mins

02 Ingredients

  • 1 Whole Chicken (about 1.5–2kg)

  • 3 tbsp Butter (softened)

  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)

  • 1 Lemon (halved)

  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme

  • 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary

  • 1 Onion (quartered, optional)

  • Salt (to taste)

  • Black Pepper (to taste)

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil




03 Method

Step 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Pat the Chicken dry with paper towels.

Step 2
Rub the whole Chicken with Butter, Garlic, Salt, and Black Pepper, including under the skin if possible.

Step 3
Stuff the cavity with Lemon halves, Onion, and fresh herbs (Thyme and Rosemary).

Step 4
Place the Chicken on a roasting pan or oven-safe dish. Drizzle with Olive Oil.

Step 5
Roast in the oven for 1 hour 15 minutes (or about 20 minutes per 500g), basting occasionally with pan juices.

Step 6
Check doneness: internal temperature at the thickest part of the thigh should reach 75°C (165°F).

Step 7
Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Step 8
Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or gravy.