Perfect Roasted Chicken
Nothing says comfort food quite like a beautifully roasted chicken fresh from the oven. With crispy, golden skin, tender and juicy meat, and vegetables roasted to perfection in the flavorful pan juices, this timeless recipe is as impressive for a special gathering as it is comforting for a family dinner. Fresh lemon, garlic, butter, and simple seasonings create incredible flavor with very little effort, making this an easy recipe you'll come back to again and again. Whether you're preparing a Sunday meal or celebrating with loved ones, Laura's Perfect Roasted Chicken delivers classic homemade goodness in every bite.
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Ingredients
5 to 6-Pound roasting chicken
Salt and Pepper
1 lemon, halved
1 head of garlic, halved
2 TPS of butter melted
2 onions cut in quarters
1 cup of chicken stock
8 whole red potatoes halved
4 carrots cut into quarters
Steps
Preheat oven to 375
Remove giblets from the cavity
Rinse chicken inside and out
Place chicken in a roasting pan
Salt and pepper inside the chicken
Stuff the cavity with the lemon, garlic and onion
Brush the outside of the chicken with butter
Sprinkle again with salt and pepper
Tie the legs together with kitchen string
Tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken
Cut red potatoes, carrots, and onions
Place the chicken on top of the red potatoes, carrots, and onions
Roast for 1 ½ hours or until the juices run clear
Remove from oven and cover with foil for 10 to 20 minutes