Crispy Roasted Chicken: The Best Comfort Food Delight
A flavorful and crispy roasted chicken recipe that brings comfort to your dining table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 lemon (halved)
- fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken dry and rub with olive oil.
- Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Place the lemon halves inside the cavity along with herbs if using.
- Roast in the oven for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, salt the chicken and let it rest uncovered in the fridge for a few hours before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg