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Dutch Oven Whole Chicken

A succulent whole chicken roasted to perfection in a Dutch oven, infused with aromatic herbs and spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course main
Cuisine Dutch
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Ingredients
  

Poultry

  • 1 whole chicken 4 to 5 pounds
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 whole yellow onion quartered
  • 1 whole lemon halved
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 1 cup chicken stock

Instructions
 

  • Dry chicken, season cavity and skin, and truss.
  • Arrange onion and stock in Dutch oven, position chicken.
  • Roast covered at 425°F for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover, reduce heat to 400°F, continue roasting.
  • Monitor temperature until thigh reaches 175°F.
  • Rest chicken 15 minutes, reduce pan juices, carve.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight with the spices.
Keyword chicken