How to Prepare Rosemary Roasted Chicken with Smith’s Roasted Garlic Blend

Isn't it wonderful when the delicious smell of a perfectly roasted chicken fills your home? It is the kind of aroma that takes you to your childhood when your mother or grandma hosted the entire family for a special dinner. The thing is, you might not be able to travel back in time to experience those hearty dinners. But you can surely enjoy the typical rosemary-roasted chicken taste at home.

Here, we have a recipe for you that takes a classic dish to new heights with the addition of our Roasted Garlic Blend and a generous sprinkle of fresh rosemary. What you will get is a tender, juicy chicken with crispy skin and a burst of flavor in every bite.

What You Need to Prepare this Recipe

• 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 pounds)
• 1 tablespoon A Smith Spices Roasted Garlic Blend
• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon, halved

How to Prepare Juicy Rosemary Roasted Chicken

Roasting chicken is an art. You need to make sure that it remains tender and juicy but also has a crisp skin that gives you a rich flavor.

1. At 400°F (200°C), your oven must be preheated.
2. Take all the dry ingredients, including our Roasted Garlic Blend and Rosemary, and combine them well in a small bowl.
3. Make sure to rub it dry with some paper towels. Loosely tuck the lemon halves inside the chicken.
4. After that, gently pat the olive oil all over the chicken skin.
5. Generously sprinkle the spice mixture over the entire chicken.
6. Place the chicken in a large roasting pan and leave it in the oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until it gets tender from the inside. When the chicken is fully roasted, the internal temperature usually reaches 165°F (74°C).
7. Don't forget to let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before you start carving.

And this is how your juicy Rosemary Roasted Chicken will be ready to serve and savor. You can make it a proper scrumptious meal by adding some sides. As a side, you can also prepare roasted potatoes using the same Roasted Garlic Blend. Other than that, you can serve steamed broccoli or fresh salad with it. Besides, you can never go wrong with some sauces and dips. You can pick our Garlic Ranch Mix to make a rich sour cream dip.

Some Additional Tips for You

If you love that extra crispy skin on your roasted chicken, you can go for an additional step. For this, you can preheat the roasting pan in the oven before adding the chicken. This way, your chicken will turn out to be super crispy from the outside.

Sometimes, chicken can become quite dry from the inside. So, what you can do to keep it moist and juicy is bast the chicken with pan juices during cooking. It will help it absorb all the flavors and aroma and will keep it moist.

This mouthwatering Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Chicken is absolutely delicious. The recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone, whether it's for a casual weeknight dinner or a special celebration. So Enjoy!