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Super Easy Roast Chicken
The Super Easy Roast Chicken recipe uses a whole chicken seasoned simply with olive oil, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Roasting at high heat produces crisp skin and juicy meat, making an uncomplicated roast suitable for any meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
294 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 (4 to 5-pound) chicken packet of giblets removed, whole
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C), place a baking rack in the lower ⅓ of the oven, and bring the chicken to room temperature. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Place the chicken breast side up in an oven-safe pan (I prefer cast iron). Truss the legs. Drizzle with oil and use your hands to rub it all over the chicken.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, patting the seasoning in with your hands.
- Roast the chicken for 70 to 90 minutes, or until the juices run clear. Double check doneness with an instant-read thermometer placed in the thickest part of the thigh. It should read 165°F (74°C). Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes on a cutting board before slicing and serving.
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Notes
- Cooking time varies by size; check temperature early to avoid overcooking, especially for smaller birds.
- If you don't have kitchen twine, roasting without trussing is fine but monitor cooking time closely.
- Use individual dried herbs like basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary if Italian seasoning is unavailable.
- For a more elaborate roast chicken, consider recipes including additional ingredients like fennel, pear, and onion.
Nutrition Information
Calories
294kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
0.1g
(0%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
89mg
(4%)
Potassium
242mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.01g
(0%)
Vitamin A
181IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.1g | 0% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 89mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 242mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.01g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 181IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.