Garlic and Rosemary Whole Roasted Chicken

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: cornish hen

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Cornish hens are smaller and lower in fat, while thighs are more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a similar richness.

rosemary

🥗Healthier: oregano

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Oregano offers a similar flavor profile with fewer calories.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made at home.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.

Rub olive oil all over the chicken's skin.

Season the chicken generously with salt and black pepper.

Stuff the cavity with garlic, lemon halves, and onion quarters.

Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wing tips under the body.

Place the chicken on a roasting pan, breast side up.

Surround the chicken with chopped carrots and potatoes.

Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Baste the chicken with pan juices halfway through cooking.

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.

Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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