Easy & Delicious Chicken Roast Recipe: Perfect for Dinner!

Name: Easy & Delicious Chicken Roast Recipe: Perfect for Dinner!
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 piece Whole Chicken (approximately 1.5-2 kg); 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for rubbing); 1 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground); 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (for color and flavor); 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder (or fresh garlic cloves); 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano (or mixed herbs); 1/2 piece Lemon (sliced, for flavor inside the chicken); 1 piece Onion (quartered, for roasting); 3 medium pieces Potatoes (quartered, for roasting)

Learn how to make a succulent and flavorful chicken roast with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for a family dinner or special occasion, this dish combines tender chicken with aromatic spices for a truly satisfying meal.

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Chicken being seasoned

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

Cook Time

1h 10m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

40g

Protein

Carbs

20g

Fat

Chicken with vegetables in roasting pan

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Golden brown roasted chicken

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Pat the whole chicken dry thoroughly with paper towels. Chop the onion and potatoes into quarters.
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Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Pat the whole chicken dry thoroughly with paper towels. Chop the onion and potatoes into quarters.
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Drying the chicken skin well helps achieve a crispier finish when roasted.
2
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and dried oregano. Rub this mixture all over the chicken, ensuring to get some under the skin.
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In a small bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and dried oregano. Rub this mixture all over the chicken, ensuring to get some under the skin.
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Massaging the spices under the skin infuses more flavor directly into the meat.

3
Place the seasoned chicken in a large roasting pan. Arrange the quartered onions, potatoes, and lemon slices around the chicken in the pan.
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Place the seasoned chicken in a large roasting pan. Arrange the quartered onions, potatoes, and lemon slices around the chicken in the pan.
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Don't overcrowd the pan; leave some space for air to circulate for even roasting.
4
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 60-75 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F) in the thickest part of the thigh and the juices run clear.
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Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 60-75 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F) in the thickest part of the thigh and the juices run clear.
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Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked safely and perfectly without overcooking.
5
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender and moist result. Carve and serve hot with the roasted vegetables.
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Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender and moist result. Carve and serve hot with the roasted vegetables.
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Resting is crucial for juicy chicken; skip this step and the meat might dry out.