Moist Roasted Whole Chicken – a delicious recipe with chicken, olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, oregano, basil. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Meat & Poultry
Servings:persons
1
Preheat your oven to 450 degrees before starting to prepare the chicken.
2
Place the whole chicken into a medium sized baking pan.
3
Rub the entire bird with the olive oil.
4
In a small bowl combine the salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and paprika, then sprinkle evenly over chicken.
5
In the preheated oven bake the chicken for 20 minutes.
6
Lower the oven to 400 degrees.
7
Continue baking for 40-50 minutes, or until golden brown and juices run clear.
8
If your chicken looks like it is browning too quickly, Lay a sheet of tin foil over the top loosely and it will slow down the browning for you.
9
Let the chicken rest in it's juices for at least 10 minutes before carving and serving. (This let's the bird reabsorb some of the juices and helps to make it even more moist.).
97
kcal
Calories
7
g
Fat
1
g
Carbs
8
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -3 lb roasting chicken, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, and more.
Yes, Moist Roasted Whole 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.
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