How to Roast a Chicken (Juicy & Perfect Every Time!)
Wondering how to roast a chicken so it's perfect every time? Here's my simple roasted chicken recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken about 4 lbs
- 1 Tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse your chicken inside and out, and pat it with paper towels to dry. Use a pastry brush to brush olive oil on the entire outside of the chicken, front and back.
- Mix the salt, pepper, granulated garlic and sweet paprika together in a small bowl. Rub the mixture all over the chicken, inside and out. Place the chicken breast side up in a shallow roasting pan. Tie the legs together with baker's twine.
- Roast the chicken in a 400 degree F oven for about 1 ½ hours, or until the skin is golden brown and a meat thermometer placed into the thickest part of the thigh reads an internal temperature of 160 F.
- Let the chicken sit for about 10 minutes, carve with a sharp knife and enjoy.
Notes
Roasting time will vary dependent on the size of the chicken. Always ensure that the internal temperature of the finished roasted chicken is at least 160 F by placing a meat thermometer deep into the chicken's thigh.
These nutrition values are estimates only. Read my full nutrition disclaimer here.
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