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Roast Chicken

A simple, juicy roast chicken with crispy, golden skin and beautiful grill marks from a final sear. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Total time
90 min
Servings
6
Calories
450
Protein
40g
Roast Chicken
comfortingamericangluten-freedairy-freechickencrispy skinjuicyweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat chicken dry with paper towels.

  2. Step 2

    Mix oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a small bowl.

  3. Step 3

    Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin.

  4. Step 4

    Place chicken breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan.

  5. Step 5

    Roast for 60-70 minutes, until internal temp reaches 165°F in the thigh.

  6. Step 6

    Let rest 10 minutes, then carve and serve.

  7. Step 7

    Optional: For grill marks, sear carved pieces on a hot grill pan for 1-2 minutes per side.

Tools you’ll need

  • roasting pan with rack
  • small bowl
  • meat thermometer
  • carving knife

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