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Easy Roasted Chicken & Gravy Recipe

This easy roasted chicken and gravy recipe is a comforting, flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
With juicy, herb-infused chicken and a rich homemade gravy, this simple recipe comes together with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Cast-iron skillet or oven-safe pan
  • Oven-safe kitchen string
  • Instant-read thermometer

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Chicken:

  • 1 whole chicken 5½ pounds, giblets removed, patted dry
  • 2½ teaspoons fine sea salt divided
  • ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper divided
  • 6 garlic cloves halved
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

For the Gravy:

  • 1¾ cups chicken broth homemade or store-bought, low-sodium
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of paprika optional

Instructions
 

Prepare the Chicken:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F and position a rack on the bottom third.
  • Season the chicken cavity with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Stuff the cavity with garlic, lemon, and rosemary. Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck wings under the bird.
  • Brush the chicken with melted butter, then season the exterior with the remaining salt and pepper.

Roast the Chicken:

  • Place the chicken in a cast-iron skillet or oven-proof pan. Roast uncovered for 80–90 minutes, or until the thickest part of the breast and thigh reaches 165°F with an instant-read thermometer.
  • Transfer the chicken to a platter and tent loosely with foil. Rest for 15 minutes to lock in juices.

Make the Gravy:

  • Pour pan drippings into a 2-cup measuring cup, removing excess fat. Add chicken broth if needed for 2 cups of liquid total.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, whisking continuously until golden brown (about 1 minute).
  • Gradually whisk in the pan drippings, bringing the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika, if desired.

Serve:

  • Carve the chicken and serve warm with the homemade gravy.

Notes

  • Use an in-oven thermometer for accurate cooking.
  • Rotate the chicken midway if your oven browns unevenly.
  • Roast time varies: about 75 minutes for 5 pounds, 80 minutes for 5½ pounds, and 90 minutes for 6 pounds.
  • Leftovers can be reheated in gravy for a freshly-made taste.
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