By The Toasted Pine Nut
How to Roast a Whole Chicken
13 steps
Prep:30minCook:1h 15min
Juicy whole roasted chicken is packed with delicious spice and flavor. It's so juicy, has crispy skin, and is such an easy, family-friendly chicken recipe!
Updated at: Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:05:41 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
23
Low
Glycemic Load
0
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories527 kcal (26%)
Total Fat45.4 g (65%)
Carbs0.9 g (0%)
Sugars0.1 g (0%)
Protein28 g (56%)
Sodium587.3 mg (29%)
Fiber0.3 g (1%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Step 2
Remove and discard the neck and anything stuffed inside the cavity of the bird.
Step 3
Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with a paper towel.
Step 4
Pace the chicken in a baking dish breast-side up.
Step 5
Melt 1/4 cup of the butter in a small dish.
Step 6
Stick the other 1/4 cup stick of butter inside the chicken.
Step 7
Brush the bird with the melted butter.
Step 8
Combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Step 9
Sprinkle the spice mixture on top of the butter and pat the spices onto the outside of the bird.
Step 10
Roast the chicken for 30 minutes.
Step 11
After 30 minutes, use the brush to baste the bird and brush the outside with the juices that have collected at the bottom of the baking dish.
Step 12
Roast for an additional 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
Step 13
Remove the chicken from the oven and sprinkle with chopped herbs if using. Allow it to rest for 15 – 20 minutes before cutting into it.
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