Description
This dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, featuring crispy skin and tender, juicy chicken that’s full of flavor. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 2–3 sprigs thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for garlic oil)
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and place it breast-side down on a cutting board.
- Cut along both sides of the backbone to remove it, then flatten the chicken.
- Season the chicken with oil, salt, and pepper, rubbing it all over.
- Let the seasoned chicken rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken breast-side down for 3 to 5 minutes until browned.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for about 30 minutes.
- Flip the chicken breast-side up, tuck garlic, rosemary, and thyme underneath.
- Mix garlic oil and brush over the chicken, then roast for another 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
Ensure the chicken is dry before seasoning for maximum crispiness.
Using fresh herbs significantly enhances flavor.
Letting the seasoned chicken rest allows flavors to absorb better.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the chicken
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 975mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 140mg