Whole Baked Chicken

Serves 4

This simple and flavourful whole chicken is seasoned with garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper, then baked to golden perfection. Tender and juicy, it’s a classic dish that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prepping for the week!

Whole organic chickens are often sold frozen. If you don’t know how to cut up a chicken, this recipe allows you to work with the whole bird.

Ingredients

• 3 – 5 lb whole chicken, fryer
• Salt
• Pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• ½ tsp thyme
• ¼ cup vegetable oil

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Season the cavity of the bird with a sprinkle of salt and pepper as well as the garlic. Brush the outside of the chicken with oil and season with salt, pepper and thyme.
3. Position chicken on baking sheet and place on the middle shelf of the oven.
4. Bake for 1 ½ hours, or until the bird is cooked.
5. To test the bird for doneness, pierce the thigh or breast with a skewer. If the juices run clear the chicken is cooked.