Ina Garten Engagement Roast Chicken Recipe
Ina Garten Engagement Roast Chicken Recipe is simple, cozy and full of flavor. This famous roast chicken is known for its crispy skin and juicy meat.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken 4 to 5 pounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon cut in half
- 1 head garlic cut in half
- 1 bunch fresh thyme
- 1 large yellow onion sliced
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Heat oven to 425°F. This high heat helps create crispy skin and juicy chicken meat inside.
Prepare the Chicken
- Remove giblets from chicken. Pat chicken dry completely using paper towels inside and outside.
Season the Chicken
- Rub olive oil all over chicken. Sprinkle salt and pepper generously on skin and cavity.
Stuff the Cavity
- Place lemon halves, garlic halves and thyme inside the chicken cavity for deep flavor.
Tie the Legs
- Tie chicken legs together using kitchen twine. This helps the chicken cook evenly.
Add Onion Base
- Spread sliced onions in roasting pan. Place chicken on top of onions breast side up.
Roast the Chicken
- Roast uncovered for about 75 minutes. Skin should turn golden and crispy.
Check Temperature
- Insert thermometer into thigh. Chicken is done at 165°F internal temperature.
Rest the Chicken
- Remove chicken from oven. Let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Serve Warm
- Carve chicken carefully. Serve warm with onions and pan juices on top.
Notes
- Always dry the chicken well before seasoning.
- Use kosher salt for best flavor.
- Roast uncovered for crispy skin.
- Let chicken rest before cutting.
- Use fresh herbs for better taste.