Whole Chicken by The Spruce Eats

– 1 (5-pound) chicken (whole)
– 1 onion
– 1 lemon
– Optional: fresh herb sprigs
– 1/2 teaspoon paprika
– 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
– 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
– 1 cup chicken stock (unsalted or low sodium, or water if not making gravy)
– For the Gravy (Optional)
– 1 1/2 cups broth
– 2 tablespoons butter
– 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
– Dash salt
– Dash pepper

Prep Time: 12 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Total Time: 42 min