chicken recipe

Certainly! Here's a simple and delicious recipe for roasted chicken:

Ingredients:

1- whole chicken (about 3-4 pounds)

2- tablespoons olive oil

1- tablespoon butter, softened

2- cloves garlic, minced

1- teaspoon dried thyme

1- teaspoon dried rosemary

1- teaspoon paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

1- lemon, halved

Fresh herbs (such as thyme or rosemary) for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1* Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

2* Make sure the chicken is cleaned and pat it dry with paper towels. Place it on a roasting pan or a baking dish.

3* In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, softened butter, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture all over the chicken, making sure to get it under the skin as well.

4* Squeeze the juice from one of the lemon halves all over the chicken, and then place the squeezed lemon half inside the cavity of the chicken. You can also stuff the cavity with additional herbs if desired.

5* Place the chicken in the preheated oven and roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Baste the chicken with the juices from the pan every 30 minutes to keep it moist.

6* Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before carving.

7* Optional: Garnish the roasted chicken with fresh herbs and serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a salad.

Enjoy your delicious roasted chicken!