Ohhh yes 🍗🧄 Garlic Roasted Chicken—crispy skin, juicy meat, and that deep roasted garlic flavor that makes the whole kitchen smell amazing. Here’s a simple, foolproof oven recipe.
🍗 Garlic Roasted Chicken
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 whole chicken (3½–4 lbs / 1.6–1.8 kg)
- 1 whole head garlic, cut in half crosswise
- 3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- 1 lemon, halved (optional but great)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep chicken
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat chicken very dry (this = crispy skin).
- Season inside cavity with salt & pepper.
- Stuff cavity with garlic halves and lemon.
2️⃣ Season outside
- Rub chicken all over with olive oil or butter.
- Mix salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs; rub generously over skin.
3️⃣ Roast
- Place chicken breast-side up on a rack or in a roasting pan.
- Roast 45–55 minutes, until skin is golden and internal temp hits 165°F (74°C) in thigh.
4️⃣ Rest
- Remove from oven and rest 10–15 minutes before carving.
Pro Tips
- Extra garlic flavor: tuck a few smashed cloves under the skin.
- Crispier skin: don’t cover the chicken while roasting.
- Juicy meat: resting is non-negotiable.
- Pan drippings: spoon over chicken or veggies—liquid gold.
🔥 Easy Upgrades
- 🧈 Garlic butter under the skin
- 🥔 Roast potatoes + carrots in the same pan
- 🌿 Fresh herbs instead of dried
- 🌶️ Add chili flakes for heat
If you want, I can give you a garlic-butter spatchcock version, a one-pan garlic chicken dinner, or a slow-roasted ultra-juicy version 😏
