Perfect Roast Chicken

This roast chicken is super easy to make and will give you a fantastic crispy chicken that's juicy on the inside every single time.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken ((about 4 pounds))
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 teaspoons kosher salt
• 3-4 sprigs thyme, rosemary or fresh herb of choice
• 1 lemon, cut in half
• 4-5 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed ((or one head of garlic cut in half))

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Pat the chicken dry (inside and out), removing as much moisture as possible.
2. 2Rub chicken all over with olive oil, season inside and out with salt.
3. 3Place chicken in a 9-inch skillet with an oven-proof handle, cast iron skillet or sheet tray lined with foil.
4. 4Heat oven to 450°F.
5. 5Stuff chicken with herbs, lemon and garlic and tie legs together.
6. 6Place chicken in oven and bake for 15 minutes. Lower temperature to 350°F and continue to bake for 45-50 minutes or until internal temp reads 160°F.
7. 7Remove from oven and allow chicken to cool for 10 minutes and serve.