Oven Roasted Chicken
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4-5 lb whole chicken
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Remove anything from the core of the chicken.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and add to a cast iron skillet or roasting pan.
- Combine the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and onion powder in a small bowl and mix well.
- Using a spoon, lift the skin on the chicken breast to separate from the meat. Add a spoonful of the seasoning mixture under the skin.
- Spread the remaining seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken, gently pressing the seasonings into the skin with your hands.
- Place the skillet on the center rack and cook for approximately 70-90 minutes. Check internal temperature after an hour and to make sure the skin is not getting too dark.
- Remove from heat and spoon the juices from the pan over the chicken.
- Allow to sit for at least 15-20 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.75lb | Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
