# Roast Chicken

A roasted chicken recipe designed for crispy skin and juicy meat.

- Servings: 1 whole chicken
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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)

## Instructions

1. Drain the chicken in a colander to remove excess water.
2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
3. Coat the chicken evenly with oil.
4. Combine salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, and black pepper in a bowl.
5. Season the chicken thoroughly, including the back, breast, crevices, and inside the cavity.
6. Place the chicken in the refrigerator to rest.
7. Stuff the cavity with leek, dill, and citrus.
8. Roast at 400°F.
9. Lower heat to 350°F and continue roasting until the thickest part of the breast reaches 165°F.

## Equipment

- colander
- paper towels
- bowl
- oven

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b30uF6KTfNA
- Creator: Jose.elcook
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/40a74618-4009-4f0b-b8e6-a51d41892b0f
- Extracted: 2026-10-20

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