Description
A recipe for perfectly juicy and flavorful baked chicken with a crispy skin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary.
- Rub the mixture all over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan or on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh, avoiding the bone.
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, you can increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) for the last 15-20 minutes of cooking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- You can add lemon halves or herb sprigs inside the chicken cavity for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 1 hr 30 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: crispy baked chicken, juicy chicken, flavorful chicken, easy chicken recipe, oven baked chicken