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Roast Chicken Recipe
This Roast Chicken Recipe cooks a whole 4-5 pound chicken seasoned with kosher salt, black pepper, and thyme. The method involves roasting first at 425°F to brown and crisp the skin, then lowering the oven to 375°F to cook through until the thigh reaches 165°F. This two-stage roasting technique develops a well-browned exterior and juicy interior.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
312 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4-5 pound chicken , giblets discarded
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Dry the chicken with paper towels inside and out then season with salt, pepper and thyme.
- Place into baking pan and cook for 15 minutes, then lower heat to 375 degrees and cook for 40-45 minutes or until the middle of the thigh reads 165 degrees on a probe thermometer.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
312kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
489mg
(20%)
Potassium
274mg
(6%)
Vitamin A
205IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2.6mg
(3%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 489mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 205IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.