simple roasted chicken (sallye)
This is a good basic roasted chicken recipe that you can make with little or no labor. Just about any of your favorite sides will make a great accompaniment to this dish. It comes pretty close to the taste of rotisserie chicken.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Bake
yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 - whole chicken, 3 to 4 lbs.
- 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
How To Make simple roasted chicken (sallye)
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Step 1Preheat oven to 450º
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Step 2Wash the chicken inside and out and pat dry with paper towels. Mix salt and pepper and generously rub into the dried chicken (inside and out)
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Step 3Peel garlic cloves and finely mince. Zest (grate) the orange part only rind of a fresh orange. Crush the rosemary leaves.
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Step 4In a small bowl, mix garlic, orange zest, crushed rosemary, and red pepper flakes together and rub on the chicken inside and out. .
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Step 5Line a roasting pan or dish with parchment paper. Place chicken in the roasting pan or dish, breast side up.
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Step 6Cook chicken uncovered for about 30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 180º. If you don't have a thermometer, test chicken at the meatiest part of the thigh with a fork or skewer. If the juices run clear, it is done. If it begins to get too brown before it's done, lightly tent a piece of foil over the top. Don't overcook or it will be DRY and tough. LOL
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Step 7Remove from oven to a serving platter. You can either serve immediately or store in fridge overnight if you prefer cold chicken. It makes excellent sandwiches.
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