Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Why it’s great for your cooking channel: Roast Chicken is an excellent recipe for demonstrating essential cooking techniques, such as seasoning, trussing, and oven roasting, making it educational for viewers of all skill levels. The process of preparing and roasting a whole chicken provides ample opportunities for detailed explanations and close-up shots, enhancing the educational value of your cooking videos. Additionally, Roast Chicken is a versatile dish that can be customized with different herbs and spices, allowing for creative variations and engaging content on your cooking channel.
Description: Roast Chicken is a classic dish that never fails to impress. By showcasing the process of seasoning and roasting a whole chicken with herbs, garlic, and lemon, viewers can learn the fundamental techniques of poultry preparation and oven roasting. This recipe yields a moist and flavorful chicken with crispy skin, making it a delightful centerpiece for any meal.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 1 to 1 1/2 hours
Serving size: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Fresh herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, and sage)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the chicken inside and out under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the seasoned olive oil mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin and inside the cavity.
- Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the lemon slices and fresh herbs.
- Truss the chicken by tying the legs together with kitchen twine and tucking the wingtips under the body.
- Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the juices run clear.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- Serve the Roast Chicken hot with your favorite side dishes.
