How to roast a chicken in the oven?

Name: How to roast a chicken in the oven?
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 1 chicken (1.2 kg / 2.6 lb); o live oil; salt; pepper; rosemary; garlic; 500 g potatoes; 200 ml water

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Main Dish

Very Easy

1 h 40 m

465 Kcal

The Sunday chicken we all love :-) Today, we’re showing you how we make our oven-roasted chicken. A simple recipe that never gets old! Follow the steps below, with the help of our photos and video.

Ingredients

1 chicken (1.2 kg / 2.6 lb)
o live oil
salt
pepper
rosemary
garlic
500 g potatoes
200 ml water

Materials

Ovenproof dish

Preparation

Preparation10 min

Cook time1 h 30 m

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

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FAQ ❓

How long does it take to roast a chicken in the oven?

A roast chicken takes about 20 minutes per 500 g at 200°C (400°F). For a 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) chicken, allow about 1 to 1 hour 15 minutes.

How long should you cook a 2 kg chicken in the oven?

For a 2 kg (4.4 lb) chicken, allow 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes at 200°C (400°F), basting it regularly to keep it moist.

How long should you cook a 1.5 kg chicken in the oven?

A 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) chicken needs about 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes at 200°C (400°F). Check that the meat comes away easily from the bone to make sure it is cooked through.

What temperature should you cook chicken in the oven?

The ideal temperature for roasting chicken is 180°C to 200°C (350°F to 400°F). For crispy skin, finish cooking under the broiler for 5 to 10 minutes.

How do you cook chicken thighs in the oven?

Chicken thighs take 40 to 45 minutes at 200°C (400°F). Season them well and turn them halfway through cooking so they cook evenly.

What temperature should you roast a chicken in the oven?

The ideal temperature for roasting a whole chicken is 180°C to 200°C (350°F to 400°F) in a convection oven, or about 20 minutes per 500 g (1.1 lb) of meat.

How do you make chicken skin crispy in the oven?

For crispy skin, brush the chicken with oil or butter, then use the broiler or increase the oven temperature for the last 10 minutes.

Should you cover the chicken while it cooks?

It’s best not to cover the chicken so it can brown well. However, you can cover it at the beginning of cooking to keep it moist, then uncover it toward the end.