Grandma'S Simple Roast Chicken Recipe

Name: Grandma'S Simple Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 -5 lb) roasting chickens; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 small onion, trimmed and quartered; 1 stalk celery, cut into 3-inch pieces; 1 carrot, cut into 3-inch pieces; 1 garlic clove; 1 bay leaf; cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 (4 -5 lb) roasting chickens
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 small onion, trimmed and quartered
1 stalk celery, cut into 3-inch pieces
1 carrot, cut into 3-inch pieces
1 garlic clove
1 bay leaf
cooking spray

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Remove and discard insides of chicken. Rinse chicken with cold water and pat dry. Trim any excess fat.
3
Combine salt, pepper, and paprika in a small bowl and sprinkle over chicken and into the cavity.
4
Place vegetables and bay leaf in body cavity. Tie ends of legs together with a cord (I have never done this and it still turns out fine). Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under chicken.
5
Place chicken, breast side up, on a broiler pan (or on a rack inside another pan) coated with cooking spray.
6
Bake at 400 degrees for one hour or until meat thermometer inserted into thigh registers 180 degrees.
7
Cover loosely with foil for about 10 minutes.
8
Remove vegetables from inside chicken and throw them away.

101

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

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Yes, Grandma'S Simple Roast Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grandma'S Simple Roast Chicken

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