Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken about 4 pounds, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Pat the chicken halves dry with paper towels. Rub each half with olive oil.
- Season the chicken liberally with salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic powder.
- Place the chicken halves, skin side up, on a roasting pan.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F and the skin is golden and crispy.
- Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute.