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Portuguese Roasted Chicken
A classic Portuguese dish, this roasted chicken is flavorful and moist. Perfect for a family dinner.
⏱70 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 (3-4 pound) whole chicken chickenmake sure it's patted dry
- ●2 tablespoons olive oilfor rubbing the chicken
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 teaspoon saltfor seasoning
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepperfor seasoning
- ●1 tablespoon rosemarychopped (optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.
- 3
Rub the chicken with olive oil, making sure to get some under the skin as well.
- 4
Season with salt, black pepper, and minced garlic.
- 5
If using rosemary, sprinkle it over the chicken.
- 6
Place the chicken in a roasting pan and put it in the oven.
- 7
Roast the chicken for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 8
Baste the chicken with pan juices every 20 minutes to keep it moist.
- 9
Once the chicken is done, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving and serving.