Roast Chicken
A simple, juicy roast chicken with crispy, golden skin and beautiful grill marks from a final sear. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 90 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 40g
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Ingredients
- 4 lb whole chicken
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
- 2
Mix oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
- 3
Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin.
- 4
Place chicken breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
- 5
Roast for 60-70 minutes, until internal temp reaches 165°F in the thigh.
- 6
Let rest 10 minutes, then carve and serve.
- 7
Optional: For grill marks, sear carved pieces on a hot grill pan for 1-2 minutes per side.
Tools you’ll need
- roasting pan with rack
- small bowl
- meat thermometer
- carving knife
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