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Roast Chicken Recipe - How to make simple, delicious roast chicken

Demetra Overton
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4 -6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • one whole chicken about 3.5-5 pounds
  • 2 tablespoons of Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 teaspoon dry thyme optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry sage optional

Instructions
 

  • Dry the chicken thoroughly inside and out
  • Combine all the spices and season the chicken inside the cavity, underneath the skin of the breast and all over the outside of the chicken. Rub the seasoning blend in and let sit at room temperature for 45 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator
  • Heat the oven to 425 degrees
  • Place the chicken on a foil lined baking pan ( I don't truss chicken, it slows down cooking time)
  • Roast the chicken for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the chicken reaches 165 degrees in the thigh
  • Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving