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Ingredients for roasted chicken typically include:
- Whole chicken
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil or melted butter
- Optional: herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, or garlic), lemon, onion, or other seasonings of your choice.
Instructions for roasting a whole chicken:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Season the inside of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan, breast-side up.
- Brush the skin with olive oil or melted butter and season with salt, pepper, and any additional herbs or seasonings.
- Roast the chicken for 15 minutes at 425°F (220°C) then reduce the heat to 375°F (190°C) and continue roasting for an additional hour or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken (the thigh) reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.