How to bake a chicken in the oven?

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Main Dish
Very Easy
1 h 40 m
465 Kcal

The perfect Sunday chicken that we love :-) Today, we show you how to prepare our roasted chicken in the oven. A simple recipe that is timeless! Follow the step-by-step instructions below with our photos and video.

Ingredients

4

Materials

  • baking dish, oven

Preparation

Preparation10 min
Cook time1 h 30 m
  • How to bake a chicken in the oven? - Preparation step 1Grease a baking dish with olive oil. Put the chicken in it. Peel some garlic cloves and place them inside the chicken.
  • How to bake a chicken in the oven? - Preparation step 2Cut the potatoes in half (peeled or unpeeled) and arrange them around the chicken. Add unpeeled garlic cloves.
  • How to bake a chicken in the oven? - Preparation step 3Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and potatoes. Season with salt, pepper, and sprinkle with rosemary. Pour water into the baking dish.
  • How to bake a chicken in the oven? - Preparation step 4Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes at 350°F (180°C), basting regularly.
  • How to bake a chicken in the oven? - Preparation step 5Remove the chicken from the oven and serve :-) It's ready!

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FAQ ❓

What is the best temperature to bake a chicken in the oven?

The ideal temperature for baking a chicken is 350°F (180°C), which allows for even cooking and a juicy result.
Baking a chicken typically takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, depending on its size and weight.
Absolutely! You can add vegetables like carrots, onions, or bell peppers around the chicken for added flavor and nutrition.
Basting the chicken helps to keep it moist and enhances the flavor by redistributing the juices over the surface of the meat.
You can check if the chicken is fully cooked by using a meat thermometer; it should read 165°F (75°C) in the thickest part of the meat.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 465Kcal
  • Carbo: 26.2g
  • Total fat: 18.8g
  • Saturated fat: 4.6g
  • Proteins: 46g
  • Fibers: 2.6g
  • Sugar: 2.6g
  • ProPoints: 12
  • SmartPoints: 11
Nutritional information for 1 serving (334g)

Cookware

oven

Attributes

Suitable for freezing
Keep refrigerated
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