{"id":13296,"date":"2022-09-15T11:40:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T16:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/?p=13296"},"modified":"2025-11-13T10:31:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T16:31:02","slug":"the-best-whole-roasted-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/the-best-whole-roasted-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"The BEST Whole Roasted Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
There is something so cozy and comforting about a Whole Roasted Chicken<\/strong> and this is our favorite way to cook it! So easy to make, full of flavor – once you cook one you are going to be hooked. Family-friendly and perfect for meal prep!<\/p>\n\n\n This whole roasted chicken recipe has been in permanent rotation for as long as I can remember! And we cannot wait for all of you try it. A tried-and-true recipe that we love to so much – it is pure comfort food and perfect for any time of the year. Serve with homemade chicken gravy<\/a> (made from the pan drippings), creamy mashed potatoes<\/a> or ultimate yukon gold potatoes<\/a> and some roasted broccolini<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is one of the best perks of this recipe and you can easily use leftover chicken to make Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Step 1:<\/strong> The first steps to making this easy recipe are to place celery stalks in the bottom of the pan. They will act as a “roasting rack”.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Step 2:<\/strong> Place the whole chicken on top of celery and pat dry with a clean paper towel. Stuff with onion, orange, and fresh herbs. Rub all over with softened butter (or ghee) and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Step 3: <\/strong>Baste approximately every 30 minutes while roasting at 375 degrees F with more melted butter (or ghee) and the drippings from the bottom of the pan. Continue cooking for about 1 hour 15 minutes. Or until the internal temperature at the thickest part of the meat reaches 165 degrees F (use a meat thermometer). Let the chicken rest and make a simple chicken gravy, if desired!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n After removing the fully cooked chicken, you will have a good amount of drippings left in the bottom of the large pot. Simply keep those off to the side and follow our simple tutorial on how to make chicken gravy<\/a>! We also have a Whole30, Paleo, Gluten Free Gravy<\/a>, if you prefer!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n It is a surprisingly simple process, but if you are in need of a few tips just follow this tutorial on how to carve roasted chicken<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n There are two ways you could integrate meal-prep into this recipe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This traditional roasted chicken can be enjoyed in so many different ways! Personally, our favorite side dish recipes to enjoy with this chicken recipe are Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes<\/a>, Roasted Broccolini<\/a>, Whole Roasted Carrots<\/a>, Grilled Vegetables<\/a>, and\/or Garlic Green Beans<\/a>. We also highly recommend making that homemade chicken gravy to drizzle over the chicken and potatoes!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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