Perfectly Roasted Chicken
Beautifully roasted chicken is an impressive centerpiece that won't leave you with leftovers for weeks - and you'll learn how to make a classic!
Servings: 8
Calories: 149kcal
Ingredients
- 5-7 lb. whole chicken
- 2 T. olive oil
- 1 T. fresh rosemary minced
- 1 T. fresh thyme minced
- 1 t. baking powder
- 1 T. kosher salt
- 1/2 T. black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500°.
- Turn the chicken spine-up and use kitchen shears to cut down both sides of the spine. Remove the spine and save for broth.
- Flip the chicken oven and use both hands to firmly press down on the breastbone until the wishbone cracks and the chicken lays flat.
- Set the chicken skin-up on a wire baking rack set over a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Tuck the wing tips under the breasts to prevent burning.
- Brush with 1 T. olive oil to completely coat the chicken skin.
- Mix together remaining 1 T. olive oil, parsley, rosemary, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Rub seasonings evenly over the chicken.
- Roast at 500° for about 45 minutes. The thickest part of the breast near the bone should reach 150°F and the joint between the thighs and body should reach 175°F.
Notes
If drippings begin to smoke, pour water into the rimmed baking sheet.