Full Roasted Chicken Recipe
This full roasted chicken is juicy, buttery, and beautifully golden with crispy skin. It's a no-fuss, comforting meal perfect for Sunday dinners or weekday leftovers with minimal effort and rich flavor.
Equipment
- Large roasting pan
- Oven-safe meat thermometer (optional but helpful)
- Basting Brush
- Aluminum foil
- Cutting Board
- Sharp carving knife
- Mixing bowl (for butter and seasoning mix)
Ingredients
- 1 3 pound whole chicken, giblets removed
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon onion powder or to taste
- ½ cup butter
- 1 stalk celery leaves removed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and Prep Chicken.
- Remove giblets from the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Rub the chicken inside and out with salt, pepper, and onion powder.
- Place a stalk of celery inside the cavity for added aroma.
- Spread softened butter evenly over the entire surface of the chicken.
- Set the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan.
- Roast uncovered for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
