How to make the perfect Roast Chicken, with a simple seasoning, golden crispy skin, and tender juicy chicken! See the step by step recipe video down in the recipe card.
Happy January! Today I’m kicking off a brand new extension of Six Ingredient Suppers, which I’m calling Six Ingredient Staples. On the first Monday of each month, I’m sharing a new staple recipe, and every Monday after that I’ll be sharing a new way to use it! My first 6 Ingredient Staple is this Perfect Roast Chicken. I don’t know if there’s a more perfect comfort food than this easy whole Roasted Chicken. While we love this Crockpot Whole Chicken and this Instant Pot Whole Chicken for quick, hands-off dinners, a Roast Chicken complete with golden skin is always a showstopper. While cooking a whole chicken in the slow cooker or Instant Pot can ensure perfectly juicy meat, those methods are a little lacking in presentation. Nothing gets quite as many ooos and ahhs around here as pulling a roast chicken out of the oven. I’ve been busy perfecting my Roast Chicken recipe for several months now, and I can finally say it is just right. Incredibly flavorful, tender and juicy, with all of that crispy, golden appeal. Here are a few more tips to make sure you see success! Tips for making a perfect Roast Chicken:
How long to roast a chicken?The important thing to note when cooking a large piece of meat is that the internal temperature is more important than what the recipe has down for cook time. A roast chicken will require about 20-25 minutes per pound at 425 degrees F. Lots of people roast chickens at a lower oven temperature, but I’ve found that 425 (not on convection) results in a perfectly crispy and juicy chicken. Should I rinse my chicken?I am firmly in the No Rinse camp, and for good reason. Rinsing poultry can spread bacteria by splashing droplets through the kitchen, and, no, it doesn’t make it safer to eat or rinse away bacteria. Cooking chicken thoroughly is the only way to ensure it is safe to eat, so if you are worried, invest in a good meat thermometer and use it religiously. If you’re still having doubts, check out this article by The Food Network. Should I cover my chicken while it roasts?I always recommend roasting chicken uncovered. The reason we roast is because we want that juicy interior and a crispy skin, and the best way to do that is season well and roast uncovered in a hot oven. If your chicken skin is getting too dark before the rest of the chicken is cooked through, you can always cover lightly with foil for the remainder of the cook time. What to do with leftover Roast Chicken:We love having a stash of leftover roast chicken in the fridge because there are so many uses for it! Here are a few of our favorites:
Don’t throw away that carcass!That leftover chicken carcass is like gold in our house! There is so much flavor to be had simply by simmering it with a few vegetables and spices. Next week I’ll be sharing how to make Homemade Chicken Stock — I swear it has healing powers! What to serve with this easy Roast Chicken:
*You can easily make gravy by straining the chicken juices into a small pot and thickening with a corn starch and water slurry over medium-high heat. ** The water is not shown in the video and is not necessary, but it does prevent the fat that drips into the pan from smoking. Calories: 455cal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 1279mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 706IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg Keywords roast chicken, roasted chicken Want to save this recipe? Create an account easily save your favorite content, so you never forget a recipe again. Register Now Tried this recipe? Tag @thereciperebel or hashtag #thereciperebel — I love to see what you’re making! Tag @thereciperebelMy name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations! Read More You May Also LikeReader InteractionsIs it better to roast a chicken at 350 or 425?You can roast or bake anywhere between 325 and 450 degrees F. When roasting a whole chicken, a nice rule of them is to start at 400 to 425 degrees F and then turn the oven down to 350 after 15 minutes and cook until the internal temp of the chicken is 165 – 175 degrees F on an instant read thermometer.
How long does it take to roast a 5lb chicken at 400?Roast the chickens at 400 degrees for about an hour and a half, depending on the size of the birds. The way I figure time for this is to take the average weight of one of the chickens (say, 4.5 lbs) and calculate 15 minutes per pound (that would be about 67 minutes for a 4.5 lb chicken).
How long does it take chicken to cook at 400 degrees?You should bake chicken breasts in a 400 F oven for 20 to 30 minutes. This baking time is for boneless and skinless chicken breasts of approximately one-inch thickness.
How long to you cook a whole chicken in the oven?Directions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).. Place chicken in a roasting pan, and season generously inside and out with salt and pepper. ... . Bake chicken uncovered in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.. |