Whole Roasted Chicken

 🛒 Ingredients:

1 whole chicken (about 1.8–2 kg)

3 tbsp olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried rosemary

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 tbsp butter, melted

1 lemon, halved

2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Directions:

Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).

Pat the chicken dry and rub it all over with olive oil.

Mix the minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper, then rub the seasoning all over the chicken.

Place the lemon halves and fresh herb sprigs inside the chicken cavity.

Brush the chicken with melted butter and place it in a roasting pan.

Roast for 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F) in the thickest part of the thigh.

Let the chicken rest for 10–15 minutes before carving.

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.