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
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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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 -5 lb) roasting chickens, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and more.

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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grandma'S Simple Roast Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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