Description
A foolproof recipe for juicy roasted chicken featuring a whole 3-pound chicken seasoned with onion powder, salt, and pepper, roasted with butter and celery for succulent flavor and tender meat. This simple, classic dish is perfect for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, giblets removed
Seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon onion powder, or to taste
Fat & Aromatics
- 0.5 cup butter or margarine
- 1 stalk celery, leaves removed
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Season Chicken: Place the whole chicken in a roasting pan. Season generously inside and out with onion powder, salt, and black pepper for full flavor penetration.
- Add Butter and Celery: Put 3 tablespoons of butter inside the chicken cavity and dot the remaining butter on the outside of the chicken. Cut the celery stalk into 3 or 4 pieces and place them inside the cavity along with the butter to infuse flavor while roasting.
- Roast Chicken: Bake the chicken uncovered in the preheated oven. Roast until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh near the bone; it should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) for safety.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and baste it with the pan drippings. Cover it loosely with aluminum foil and let it rest for about 30 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute, ensuring juicy, tender meat before carving and serving.
Notes
- This foolproof roasted chicken is easy to prep with butter and simple seasonings, delivering a juicy and succulent roast every time.
- Resting the chicken after roasting is crucial to maintain moisture and enhance flavor.
- Use an instant-read thermometer for best results to avoid under- or over-cooking.
- You can substitute margarine for butter if preferred, but butter adds richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/6 of a 3-pound chicken)
- Calories: 423 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 662 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 97 mg
