BEST ROAST CHICKEN RECIPE

1 (4-5 pound) whole chicken ▢salt and pepper to taste ▢1 large lemon cut into quarters ▢3-4 sprigs rosemary ▢2 tablespoons salted butter softened

Ingredients

Step - 1

Glaze the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.  

Dry the chicken with paper towels and empty the receptacle containing the giblets and/or gravy.  

Step - 2

Season the poultry with pepper and salt. Incorporate rosemary and citrus into the cavity. Utilize kitchen twine to connect the legs of the poultry. Apply butter to the skin's surface.  

Step - 3

Place the chicken in a casserole dish or roasting pan measuring 9 by 13 inches. After 60 minutes of baking, determine the temperature of the thickest portion of the thigh.  

Step - 4

Allow the chicken to rest for 10–15 minutes after removing it from the oven prior to slicing and serving.  

Step - 5

Simple and delectable roast chicken has the sensation of having been prepared all day. It is the ideal recipe for a quick and easy supper. 

Step - 6

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