Ina Garten Roast Chicken Recipe
Few meals compare to a comforting roast chicken dinner. The Ina Garten Roast Chicken Recipe is a timeless classic that elevates simple flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken 4–5 pounds
- 1 lemon halved
- 1 head garlic halved
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 large onion sliced
- 4 carrots cut into chunks
- 1 bulb fennel cut into wedges
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Rinse chicken and pat dry.
- Season cavity with salt and pepper.
- Stuff cavity with lemon, garlic, and thyme.
- Brush chicken with melted butter and oil.
- Season skin with salt and pepper.
- Tie legs with twine for even roasting.
- Place onions, carrots, and fennel in pan.
- Set chicken on top of vegetables.
- Roast for 90 minutes, basting occasionally.
- Check internal temperature, should read 165°F.
- Remove and rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Always preheat oven before roasting.
- Use fresh herbs for maximum flavor.
- Do not skip resting the chicken.
- Roast vegetables together for easy sides.
- Check temperature with a meat thermometer.