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Oven Roasted Chicken

Apr 15, 2018 5 Comments

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Oven Roasted Chicken - Rotisserie Chicken

Don’t buy that pre-cooked Rotisserie Chicken!! Make your own savory, tender, juicy Oven Roasted Chicken, seasoned just the way you like it, and save yourself the money!

Whole Oven Roasted Chicken Rotisserie

Oven Roasted Chicken and Sunday Dinners go together like peanut butter and jelly!

There is nothing better than coming home after church to the smell of a roasted chicken in the oven.  Then afterward we would have the whole family come together to eat Sunday Supper with the roasted chicken as the main dish.

We didn’t wait for a holiday dinner to serve a roasted chicken. It is served all year round, usually on Sundays since that was when we had the time to slow roast it in the oven.

However, since we moved and we have a smaller group of folks for the holidays, this Roasted Chicken recipe will very likely be on our holiday table as well.

Whole Oven Roasted Chicken Rotisserie

What Makes Roasted Chicken Taste So Good?

  1. Roasting!  That kind of sounds like the proverbial chicken and the egg. However, the cooking method used, in this case, slow roasting in the oven, brings out the tender, juicy flavor of the chicken.
  2. Butter! Butter! Butter! Butter! Butter! It helps to give the chicken that golden color, and makes the skin crispy and helps keep the meat tender and adds so much flavor. If you don’t have real butter or want a heart-healthier option, then use olive oil instead of butter.
  3. Chicken Seasoning! This homemade Chicken Seasoning, made especially for chicken, adds incredible flavor with the combination of spices. The slow roasting helps develop all these flavors to make the perfect roasted chicken.

How Many People Will a Roasted Chicken Serve?

  1. A 3 to 4-pound roasted chicken will serve between 3 – 4 people.
  2. A 4 – 7-pound roasted chicken will serve between 5 – 7 people.

If there are only 2 of you and you don’t want to roast a whole chicken, then consider making these Rotisserie Chicken Breast Tenders. They can be ready in 30 minutes.

Rotisserie Seasoned Roasted Chicken Tenders baked

What Pan Do I Use To Roast a Chicken?

  1. Roaster. One option is to use a low walled roaster pan, like this one. You could also cook on a rack inside the roaster similar to how I cooked my Roast Turkey. This allows it to cook more evenly, and makes it easier to get that crispy skin.
  2. Cast Iron Skillet. If you don’t have a roaster, don’t worry. You can use a cast iron skillet or any oven-safe skillet as well.

Roast Turkey with Apple Cider Brine

How Do I Prepare a Chicken For Roasting?

  1. Remove the giblets from the cavity of the chicken.
  2. Rub butter under the skin, between the meat and the skin. You could even add herbs to the butter.
  3. Rub olive oil, just a couple of tablespoons, over the top of the skin.
  4. Season It. Sprinkle a generous amount of my Chicken Seasoning all over the chicken.
  5. Stuff It. I don’t recommend stuffing it with stuffing for health reasons. But maybe quarter an onion and toss it in with some fresh thyme into the chicken cavity. Cut up some lemon or oranges as put in there as well. These would be removed before serving.

Should I Brine the Chicken?

  1. This is a matter of preference. Brining adds flavor but also adds time to the preparation, and I mean a lot of time like you need to prepare a day or two in advance. If you have the time and want to do this, go for it. Try the Apple Cider Brine used in my Roast Turkey recipe.
  2. If you don’t have the time to brine, don’t waste time worrying about it.

Roast Turkey with Apple Cider Brine - Flavor Mosaic

What Seasoning Do I Put on the Roasted Chicken?

  1. Homemade Chicken Seasoning for Roasted or Rotisserie Chicken. This homemade recipe is our favorite because it gives the chicken such wonderful flavor and helps make that skin its golden color. With Paprika, Garlic Powder, Salt and Pepper and other flavors, this will really make your roasted chicken a hit with the family.

Roast Chicken

Are There Different Ways To Roast Chicken?

Yes! According to AllRecipes.com, there are two methods.

Regular method:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roast a whole (thawed) chicken for 20 minutes per pound, plus an additional 15 minutes overall.

High heat method (for a crispy, darker skin):

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and cook the whole (thawed) chicken for 10-15 minutes.
  • Then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and roast for 20 minutes per pound. (Do not add the extra 15 minutes to the cooking time as with the regular method.)

What Can I Cook With the Chicken in the Oven?

  1. Carrots and Potatoes are probably the most popular option. Use baby carrots and quarter small potatoes and place in the roasting pan to cook with the chicken. See below for other side dishes to serve with the chicken.

Whole Oven Roasted Rotisserie Chicken

How Do I Know When The Chicken is Done?

  1. The chicken is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F. (74 C.)
  2. How do I know when it has reached 165 degrees F?
    1. Use a meat thermometer. Insert the meat thermometer into the inner thigh, close to the bone but not touching the bone.

Whole Oven Roasted Rotisserie Chicken

How long Do I Let the Chicken Rest after Cooking?

  1. The chicken continues to cook even after you take it out of the oven.
  2. Make a foil “tent” to cover the chicken and let it rest for 10 minutes. This will result in juicier chicken.

What Should I Serve With the Roasted Chicken?

  1. Vegetables
    1. Honey Glazed Carrots
    2. Creole Green Beans
    3. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic
    4. Asiago Bruschetta Roasted Asparagus
  2. Grains
    1. Rice Pilaf
    2. Lemon Asparagus Asiago Brown Rice
    3. Mango Spinach Rice Salad
    4. Mexican Quinoa
  3. Potatoes
    1. Oven Roasted Garlic Herb Parmesan Potatoes
    2. Crockpot Roasted Potatoes
    3. Cheesy Bacon Ranch Hash Brown Casserole
    4. Bacon Onion Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
    5. Hasselback Potatoes
  4. Holiday Side Dishes
    1. Green Bean Casserole
    2. Mashed Potatoes
    3. Cornbread Dressing / Stuffing
    4. Sweet Potato Casserole
    5. Squash Casserole

If you like this recipe be sure to check out these recipes!

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Oven Roasted Chicken

Don't buy that pre-cooked Rotisserie Chicken!! Make your own savory, tender, juicy Oven Roasted Chicken, seasoned just the way you like it, and save yourself the money!
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword Oven Roasted Chicken
Cook Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 169kcal
Author Michele

Ingredients

  • 1 4 lb whole chicken (thawed and giblets removed)
  • 2 tbsps chicken seasoning
  • 4 tbsps butter
  • 2 tbsps olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken in a roasting pan, and rub butter in between the skin and meat. 
  • Rub olive oil all over the outside of the chicken.
  • Sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons of chicken seasoning. (See recipe on this site.)
  • If desired, add quartered onions and fresh thyme in the cavity.
  • Bake in the oven for about 1 hour and 35 minutes or until it has reached at least a 165 F. degree temperature. (This timing may need to be adjusted based on the size of the bird. See notes below.)
  • Remove from oven and cover with a foil tent. Allow the roasted chicken to rest for 10 minutes.

Notes

Cook a whole chicken for 20 minutes per pound and then add an extra 15 minutes.
Nutrition label disclaimer: Nutrient values are estimates only. Variations may occur due to product availability and food preparation. To obtain the most accurate representation of the nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator. You are solely responsible for ensuring that any nutritional information provided is accurate, complete, and useful.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 403IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

 

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  1. Katherine Clark says

    April 15, 2018 at 4:16 pm

    Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 15, 2018 at 4:45 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Heather says

    March 21, 2020 at 9:38 am

    Great tip about the butter for crispy skin and making a batch of seasoning! Thank you!

    Reply
  3. John Nichols says

    July 12, 2020 at 7:32 pm

    Cooking it right now. Turmeric and thyme in the butter; lemon sliced and garlic inside. About 3 1/2 lbs..

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 12, 2020 at 9:21 pm

      Hi John,

      I’m happy you are trying the recipe. Your additions sound delicious. I hope you like it.

      Michele

      Reply

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