Classic Roasted Chimichurri Whole Chicken | Wild Fork
Medium
Prep Time 10 MinCook Time 100 MinServings 4-6
A whole Chimichurri Whole Chicken roasted to golden, crackling perfection and served with warm chimichurri sauce on the side. The Sunday dinner centerpiece.
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon, halved
1/2 cup chimichurri sauce, for serving
LET'S GET COOKING!
1) Preheat oven to 425°F.
2) Bring chicken to room temperature, 10 minutes.
3) Stuff cavity with lemon halves and tie legs together with kitchen twine.
4) Roast 20 minutes, then reduce oven to 375°F and continue roasting 55-65 minutes, until internal temp reaches 165°F in the thigh.
5) Rest 15 minutes before carving.
6) Serve with warm chimichurri sauce on the side.