Easy Roast Chicken Recipe
This Easy Roast Chicken recipe yields crispy skin, juicy meat, and classic flavor with minimal prep. Perfect for Sunday dinner or meal prep, it’s a simple yet satisfying dish made with pantry staples and optional aromatic add-ins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and optional dried herbs.
- Rub the chicken all over with olive oil or butter, then season generously with the spice mix.
- If using, stuff the cavity with lemon halves, garlic cloves, and fresh herbs.
- Place the chicken breast-side up on a roasting rack or in a skillet.
- Roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a thermometer in the thigh reads 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10–15 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
- Use a roasting rack or line the bottom of the pan with chopped vegetables to elevate the chicken.
- For extra crispiness, let the chicken air-dry uncovered in the fridge for a few hours before roasting.
- Stuffing the cavity is optional but adds aromatic flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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