Description
Simple, crispy, and juicy—this 3-ingredient Roast Chicken is your weeknight or meal-prep go-to. No fancy tools, no complicated steps—just big comfort food energy in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (4–5 lb) whole chicken, giblets removed
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bring chicken to room temp. Pat dry.
- Place chicken breast side up in a pan. Drizzle with oil, rub all over. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- (Optional) Tie legs together with kitchen twine.
- Roast uncovered for 70–90 minutes, until thickest part of thigh is 165°F. (If skin gets too dark, cover loosely with foil last 10 minutes.)
- Let rest 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Save the bones for homemade chicken stock! Try leftover chicken in salads, protein bowls, or breakfast hashes. If you want extra flavor, stuff the cavity with lemon wedges or garlic cloves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg