French-Style Roasted Chicken
A classic French dish where chicken is marinated in a mixture of herbs and spices before being roasted to perfection.
Ingredients
- ●1 whole chicken (3-4 lbs) chicken
- ●2 tsp dried thyme portuguesefresh or dried
- ●2 tsp paprika fired
- ●1 tsp garlic powder bake
- ●1 tsp salt salt
- ●1 tsp black pepper black pepper
- ●2 tbsp olive oil olive oil
- ●1 lemon, quartered lemon
- ●1 large onion, sliced onion
- ●2 large carrots, peeled and sliced carrot
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix together thyme, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, making sure to get some under the skin as well.
- 5
Place the chicken in a large roasting pan and drizzle with olive oil.
- 6
Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the quartered lemon, sliced onion, and sliced carrots.
- 7
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 8
Baste the chicken with the pan juices every 20 minutes to keep it moist and golden brown.
- 9
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- 10
Serve hot and enjoy!