Easy Oven Roasted Chicken

Discover the secret to a perfectly golden, oven-roasted chicken with our easy recipe that promises juicy, flavorful meat with every bite. This foolproof method delivers a delicious centerpiece for your dinner table, requiring minimal effort for maximum taste.

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5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 40

Total Time 45

Ingredients

4 lb chicken
½ tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ tablespoon savoury

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425f.
Remove 4 lb chicken from the package and untruss. Until the string holding the legs up.
Pat dry the chicken all over with a paper towel.
Season the chicken all over with ½ tablespoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and ½ tablespoon savoury.
Place the chicken breast side up in a 9x13 baking dish and spread open the legs.
Bake at 425f for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350f and cook for another 35-40 minutes, until a temperature probe inserted into the breast or thigh shows 165f.
Remove from oven, and allow the meat to rest for 5-10 minutes before carving.

Notes

Seasoning:

I love savoury on chicken, but seasonings are such a personal choice, feel free to sub that out for any seasoning(s) you'd like.

For Meal Planning:

This roast chicken is perfect for meal planning. If you're cooking it to have chicken later in the week, allow it to cool until warm (about an hour) and then carve, and portion for the week.