Roast Chicken
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Drain the chicken in a colander to remove excess water.
- 2Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- 3Coat the chicken evenly with oil.
- 4Combine salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, and black pepper in a bowl.
- 5Season the chicken thoroughly, including the back, breast, crevices, and inside the cavity.
- 6Place the chicken in the refrigerator to rest.
- 7Stuff the cavity with leek, dill, and citrus.
- 8Roast at 400°F.
- 9Lower heat to 350°F and continue roasting until the thickest part of the breast reaches 165°F.
Ingredients
- 4 lbs whole chicken
- to taste oil
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- to taste black pepper
- leek, split down the middle (optional)
- dill (optional)
- citrus (optional)
Equipment
colanderpaper towelsbowloven
Tips
- Seasoning from a height helps distribute spices more evenly.
- Refrigerating the seasoned chicken for 12 hours is optional but helps flavor penetration.
- Pour the pan drippings over the chicken when serving.
- Let the chicken rest after roasting so the juices don't flood out.
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