Simple Whole Roasted Chicken

Simple Whole Roasted Chicken

A whole chicken is seasoned with a sweet and savory dry spice rub made with allspice, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. This combination of unique ingredients makes this chicken dish delicious! It does need to marinate in the fridge for 24 hours, but it roasts beautifully and surprisingly fast once in the oven.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken
  • 5 cloves garlic, crushed

Directions

Step 1
Mix salt, sugar, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, and cinnamon together in a small bowl until combined. Rub chicken all over with spice mixture. Transfer chicken to a large bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 24 hours.

Step 2
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).

Step 3
Place chicken, breast-side down, on a rack in a roasting pan. Stuff chicken cavity with crushed garlic.

Step 4
Roast chicken in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and continue roasting for 15 minutes more. Baste chicken with pan drippings; reduce heat to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and continue roasting for 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 5
Remove from the oven and allow to rest in a warm area for 20 minutes before slicing.

Tips

Leftovers are fantastic for sandwiches, salads, and Mexican dishes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

387
Calories
23g
Fat
2g
Carbs
41g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 387
% Daily Value *
Total Fat23g 29%
Saturated Fat6g 32%
Cholesterol129mg 43%
Sodium900mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate2g 1%
Dietary Fiber0g 0%
Total Sugars1g
Protein41g
Vitamin C1mg 4%
Calcium27mg 2%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium371mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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