Classic Keto Roast Chicken

Everyone should have a go-to whole roast chicken recipe, and this classic keto roast chicken is ours. I hope you enjoy this tender juicy chicken as much as we do.

There aren’t too many magnificent kitchen aromas that match that of this classic keto roast chicken as it slowly roasts to perfection. Perhaps one of the only things better is freshly ground and brewed coffee.☕ You’ll be amazed with the juicy and delicious results you’ll get with only 15 minutes prep time and a handful of ingredients that you likely already have in your kitchen!

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What ingredients go into this classic keto roast chicken recipe?

We start with a 5-7 pound whole chicken. You’ll want to remove the giblets and neck. You can discard them or cook them up to use as you’d like. It’s amazing how much flavor comes about from what you add to the cavity of the chicken. We’re adding salt, pepper, onion, garlic, celery, and butter to ours. The seasoning mix we sprinkle over the chicken contains salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Then a nice drizzle of melted butter over the entire chicken finishes our chicken off.

Do you have any tips for making this roast chicken?

It can sometimes be intimidating to roast a chicken or turkey, but it need not be. There are a few things you can do to ensure your chicken turns out perfectly moist and juicy with an awesome crispy skin. There are two kinds of people, those who truss their chicken and those who don’t.😊To truss simply means to secure the chicken legs together. I like to truss my chicken as the legs look prettier when done and I think they come out juicier. You can tie the legs together with kitchen twine. You can also roll up some aluminum foil and use it to secure the legs together. My favorite way to truss a chicken is to cut slits in the extra skin around the opening of the chicken cavity right beside the legs. Then cross one chicken leg over the other leg and place each leg into one of the slits. It works like a charm!

It will take about an hour and a half to roast your chicken. The timing will vary depending on the size of your chicken and on your oven. You don’t want dry chicken, so you don’t want to over cook it. I’d recommend you start checking the temperature at the one-hour mark. You want the internal temperature of the chicken to read 170 degrees and the juices should run clear when you pierce the chicken. If your skin darkens too quickly, you can cover your chicken with foil. I like to remove my chicken from the oven, baste it once, then tent with foil for about 10-15 minutes before serving.

Do you have any serving suggestions for this classic keto roast chicken?

This chicken is easy enough to serve for everyday meals, yet elegant enough to serve for holidays, special events, and dinner parties. You could start with a Caesar salad or your favorite green salad and some keto biscuits. Mashed cauliflower or mashed turnips would make for excellent sides to serve with this chicken. One of my favorite sides is roasted radishes. They are absolutely delicious! You could also serve this chicken with your favorite keto vegetables. Some options include asparagus, green beans, broccoli, and cabbage. Another thing I love to do with roast chicken is to remove the skin and cut up the chicken to use in casseroles, salads, and soups.

Here are some desserts that would be the perfect ending to your roast chicken dinner!

Cinnamon Sugar Keto Cheesecake Bars

Keto Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Keto No-Bake Chocolate Cream Pie

Raspberry Lemon Keto Mousse

Helpful Hints:

*You can make sure your chicken is fully cooked by ensuring the internal temperature measures 170 degrees and by piercing the chicken and making sure the juices run clear.

*The nutritional values for this recipe will vary depending on whether you eat white or dark meat and if you eat the skin or not.

Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:

• 13×9 inch baking pan
• Measuring spoons

Splash of Encouragement:

***The LORD will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace. Exodus 14:14***