If you want to learn how to make a delicious Easy and Crispy Oven Roasted Chicken then this is the post for you! With only a few minutes of hands on prep work and just over an hour in the oven you can have an nutritious dinner on the table that is sure to impress your entire family!
I used to be super intimidated by the thought of cooking a whole chicken but now I’m so glad I know how to because its honestly revolutionary as far as cooking goes in my from scratch kitchen.
Roasting your own chicken at home ensures that you are in control of the ingredients that goes into it. You can feel good when serving your family this healthy alternative to traditional store bought rotisserie chicken and I promise it tastes even better and just about as easy as buying it from the store.
Not only is this recipe easy and mostly hands off but its super impressive to serve your family a beautiful roasted chicken served alongside all your families favorite sides.
Cooking a whole chicken is also a lot more economical for your wallet since instead of buying marked up parts you get the whole chicken that allows everyone to pick their favorite pieces! Mines always the thighs! Plus, when you cook a whole chicken you get way more of that tasty crispy skin everyone loves!
It’s also versatile because if you like bone broth cooking whole chickens allows you to save tons of of money in that process! After clearing the meat off be sure to save those bones to make an affordable and super healthy bone broth. You can check out my recipe here on how to make a super easy bone broth in your instant pot!
You can also cook up a whole chicken at the beginning of the week to use for meal prep. Shred it up for chicken salad or cut it up to use in other recipes. My favorite recipe I often use this oven roasted chicken recipe for is my Mashed Potato Chicken Pot Pie recipe linked here!
Seasonings: salt, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika and turmeric for color and health benefits
Aromatics: half of an onion and 1 lemon
Tools: 10-inch Lodge Cast Iron Skillet
A whole chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees at the thickest part such as the breast or thigh. Another way to tell is if the juices are no longer running pink but clear.
Want more ways to use this Oven Roasted Chicken? Check out my recipe on how to make this delicious Mashed Potato Chicken Pot Pie and why you should save those bones to make this super simple Instant Pot Bone Broth.
Make this juicy and delicious Oven Roasted Chicken the main star for tonights dinner but don’t forget to check out these perfect sides that equally as delicious!
Get ready for this super easy and equally as delicious whole roasted chicken recipe your whole family will be sure to love!
A whole chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees at the thickest part such as the breast or thigh. Another way to tell is if the juices are no longer running pink but clear.
Once your chicken is fully cooked you can now enjoy some insanely juicy chicken with the most seasoned and crispy skin!
