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perfectly golden roast chicken in cast iron skillet

Easy Roast Chicken Recipe

This Easy Roast Chicken Recipe is for any of you wanting to know how to roast a whole chicken. A few simple ingredients and you have dinner on the way. This healthy supper is low carb, dairy free, gluten free, Whole 30, Paleo and Keto friendly.
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Cuisine: American
Keyword: roast chicken recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 1135kcal
Author: Nicole Harris

Ingredients

  • 4 Lb Whole Chicken (innards removed)
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt/Pepper

Optional Add-Ons:

  • Lemon
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Fresh Herbs
  • Favorite Spice Blend
  • Onion

Instructions

  • Lower oven rack to 2nd rung up (lower third of the oven) and preheat to 425ºF
  • Place chicken in large cast iron pan (or roasting dish). Stuff chicken with preferred flavors: I stuff with 1/2 lemon, 4-5 garlic cloves and rosemary.
  • Truss chicken with string or using the no-string method (see notes in post)
  • Rub olive oil over the entire chicken. Generously sprinkle with flaked sea salt and a pinch of pepper.
  • Roast chicken uncovered in oven for 60-75 minutes. Begin checking internal temp at approximately 50-55 minutes. If chicken begins to get too dark, drape foil over the chicken to prevent burning.
  • Cook chicken until internal thigh temp reaches 165ºF

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 1135kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 125g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 41g | Cholesterol: 399mg | Sodium: 519mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
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