Pollo al Horno

Ingredients

Servings

4 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

1
(4 lb)

Whole Chicken , rinsed

1

Lemon , quartered

1/4 cup

Butter , melted

1/2 Tbsp

Onion Powder

1/2 Tbsp

Garlic Powder

1 tsp

Dried Oregano

1 head

Garlic , halved

8 sprigs

Fresh Thyme

3 sprigs

Fresh Rosemary

6 slices

Onions

to taste

Salt

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Season the cavity of the Whole Chicken (1) , giblets removed, with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) .

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine Butter (1/4 cup) , Onion Powder (1/2 Tbsp) , Garlic Powder (1/2 Tbsp) , and Dried Oregano (1 tsp) . Stir together until mixture forms a smooth paste.

Step 3

Stuff cavity of the chicken with Lemon (1) , Garlic (1 head) , Fresh Rosemary (3 sprigs) , and Fresh Thyme (8 sprigs) . Tie the drumsticks together with twine.

Step 4

Brush the paste all over the chicken. Adjust seasonings.

Step 5

Line the bottom of a baking pan with Onions (6 slices) . Place the chicken on top. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until cooked through.

Step 6

Let chicken rest for 20 minutes before cutting.

Step 7

Serve and enjoy!