Whole Roasted Chicken
A simple, juicy whole roasted chicken with crispy golden skin, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 85 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 50g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat the 4 lb chicken dry with paper towels, then rub all over with 2 tbsp olive oil.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp paprika. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the entire chicken, including the cavity.
Step 3
Place the chicken breast-side up on a roasting pan or baking sheet. Roast for 60-75 minutes, until the skin is deep golden and crispy and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F.
Step 4
Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving. The juices should run clear when you cut between the leg and thigh.
Tools you’ll need
- Roasting pan
- Meat thermometer
- Paper towels
- Small bowl
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