Everything Roasted Chicken
This roasted chicken is perfect for a family dinner or you can use the meat for other recipes.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 278kcal
Ingredients
- 5 pound whole chicken free-range organic recommended
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Make sure the chicken is thoroughly thawed. A fresh chicken is best, when possible. Remove the neck and giblets bag inside and either throw away or use for making broth.
- Sprinkle the cavity with each 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Rub or brush the outside of the chicken with oil and sprinkle with the remaining salt and pepper. If preferred, tie the legs with a string.
- Place chicken breast side up in a roasting pan, cover and bake for 30 minutes. Reduce temperature to 400 degrees and cook one hour, or until chicken thighs have reached an internal temperature of 180 degrees F.
- Remove from oven and leave in the roasting pan and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Place on a serving platter and drizzle with the broth from the roasting pan.
Notes
If you prefer, add additional herbs to the inside of the chicken. I love this chicken with just oil, salt, and pepper. It's super moist and fall off the bone delicious!
Nutrition
Calories: 278kcal | Protein: 21g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 371mg |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8