25 Delicious Roast Chicken Recipes for Any Occasion

Consider this your go-to roast chicken recipe—prep work is minimal, but the payoff is big, thanks to flavor from an entire lemon, fresh parsley leaves, and shallots, which roast with the meat.

If you're worried about chicken breasts drying out too quickly, take a page out of our book—we use bone-in, skin-on meat, which helps to keep the meat tender on the inside and crispy, golden brown on the outside.

Peruvian-style green sauce—made with mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, jalapeño peppers, and fresh cilantro leaves—takes a basic roast chicken and potato recipe to the next level.

We've lightened up traditional tabbouleh by swapping out the bulgur for riced cauliflower (which you can make yourself using a box grater) in this colorful roast chicken recipe that comes together in under one hour.

Master the art of spatchcocked chicken with this one-skillet dinner. It gets bold flavor from a spice rub made with harissa, garlic, lemon zest, ginger, and cilantro, plus a pop of brightness, thanks to Meyer lemon marmalade.

Sheet pan dinners are winners for a reason. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks roast alongside cubed rustic bread, Lacinato kale, and cherry tomatoes in this low-key, flavorful meal.

Meyer lemons are a touch sweeter and more vibrant (both in acidity and color) than the usual Eureka lemons we tend to grab, which makes this roast chicken recipe extra special.

All you need is a sheet pan, a handful of vegetables (think fingerling potatoes, red onion, and Lacinato kale), and bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs to make this family-friendly weeknight dinner.

Skip the salad bar and make your own hearty grain bowl at home. Cooked bulgur is topped with grated carrots, grated red beets, a dollop of Greek yogurt, and roasted lemon chicken for a healthy lunch or dinner.

Nothing says springtime like fresh shelled green peas and sugar snap peas. They bring so much color and crisp flavor to the table—and to this whole roasted chicken recipe that's perfect for a satisfying lunch.

One hour, one pan, and large enough to feed up to six people: What's not to love about this vibrant roast chicken recipe?

Turn up the heat on whole roasted chicken by rubbing the meat with paprika, oregano, olive oil, and salt, then cooking it alongside carrots and sweet potatoes.

Lemon and Dijon mustard are a classic pairing, and they work so well in this basic but brilliant roast chicken meal.

Though understated, this three-ingredient roast chicken recipe is perfect for year-round dinners.

This roast chicken recipe has it all—saltiness from capers, earthiness from fresh rosemary, and savory, fatty flavor from pancetta.

Whip up a quick herb vinaigrette using red wine vinegar, fresh parsley leaves, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes to serve with a classic roast chicken recipe.

Fava beans are a healthy legume that serves as the eye-popping green base for whole roasted chicken in this one-skillet dish.

Take a trip to the Mediterranean from the comfort of your home. All it takes is a few staple ingredients—grape tomatoes, pitted Spanish olives, fresh mint, feta cheese—to elevate the flavor in this roast chicken recipe.

By spatchcocking a whole chicken, you cut the cook time practically in half. And when you roast the meat with shallots and lemons, you make the meat even more succulent and delicious.

Stuffing a chicken with fresh parsley and thyme and adding white wine to the pan infuses the whole bird with flavor, as well as the carrots, potatoes, and leeks cooked next to it. Roasting at a high temperature seals in the chicken's juices and makes the skin crispy.

This classic recipe from the French countryside is simple but packed with flavor. The result is a chicken with mild, buttery roasted garlic—yes, actually 40 cloves—infused with a hint of thyme.

This recipe makes the most of the classic combinations of chicken, rosemary, and potatoes. Rubbing the chicken with butter and a little cornstarch is the secret to perfectly crunchy-crisp skin.

Roasting a chicken in a paper bag keeps it moist and tender by steaming as well as roasting it. Rosemary, onion, and hot paprika add a good dose of flavor. Make sure there is plenty of room between the bag and the top of the oven to avoid burning.

For a quick-cooking whole chicken, remove the backbone and flatten it before roasting. Chickpeas roasted alongside the chicken soak up the chicken's juices and get crunchy. Cilantro and a splash of lime juice add bright notes.