Description
This Juicy Roasted Chicken recipe delivers tender, flavorful meat with crispy, buttery skin. Seasoned simply with onion powder, salt, and pepper, and roasted with butter and celery, this easy no-fuss roast chicken is perfect for a comforting family meal. The chicken is roasted to perfection in the oven, then rested to lock in juicy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasonings
- 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, giblets removed
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon onion powder, or to taste
Fat and Aromatics
- 0.5 cup butter or margarine
- 1 stalk celery, leaves removed
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients including the whole chicken, butter, celery, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to prepare for roasting the chicken.
- Prepare Chicken: Place the whole chicken in a roasting pan. Generously season inside and out with onion powder, salt, and black pepper to enhance flavor.
- Add Butter: Place 3 tablespoons of butter inside the chicken cavity for moisture and richness. Then, arrange dollops of the remaining butter on the outside of the chicken skin for browning and crispiness.
- Add Celery: Cut the celery stalk into 3 or 4 pieces and place them inside the chicken cavity to infuse aromatic flavors during roasting.
- Roast Chicken: Bake the chicken uncovered in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Check doneness by inserting an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh near the bone; it should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Baste and Rest: After roasting, remove the chicken from the oven and baste it with the drippings for extra moisture. Cover with aluminum foil and let it rest for about 30 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute before carving and serving.
Notes
- This foolproof roasted chicken is simple to prepare, featuring classic butter and seasoning to achieve juicy, succulent meat.
- Resting the chicken after roasting is key to keeping it moist and flavorful.
- Using an instant-read thermometer ensures perfectly cooked chicken every time.
- Adding celery inside the cavity adds a subtle aromatic note but can be substituted or omitted based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/6 of the chicken)
- Calories: 423 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 662 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 97 mg
