Dinner for 4
Oven Roasted Whole Chicken
Roast a seasoned whole chicken with lemon, garlic, herbs, and oil until the skin is crisp and the meat is fully cooked.
$7.74for 4 servings
$1.93 per serving$7.74 for 4
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- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
FrenchDairy-freeGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Whole chicken$1.69/lb typical | 4 lb | $6.76Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.38Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.73 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 pound whole chicken
- as needed kosher salt and black pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 whole lemon
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 3/4 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 1/2 tbsp neutral oil
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan.
- Mix the oil, baking powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper, then rub the mixture over the chicken.
- Place the lemon and garlic inside the chicken cavity.
- Roast for 65 to 75 minutes, until the thickest parts reach 165 F.
- Rest the chicken for 10 minutes before carving.
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