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How to Roast a Chicken - the quick and easy way in only an hour!
Often the most fuss-free methods are the best and that's exactly the case in learning how to roast a chicken easily and perfectly every single time.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 to 4 pound whole chicken at room temperature
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
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Wash the chicken and pat dry with paper towels both inside the cavity and all over the skin surface.
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Bend the wing tips backwards and tuck them under the chicken. Tie the legs together with butcher string.
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Rub the olive oil all over the surface of the chicken. Sprinkle the salt and pepper all over the chicken and gently rub it into the oil.
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Place the chicken on a parchment lined aluminum pan or baking sheet. Roast for one hour or until the skin is evenly golden brown and the thickest parts of the meat register 170 degrees F on a meat thermometer.
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Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving and serving.