Spicy Rapid Roast Chicken

Spicy Rapid Roast Chicken

This is the kind of recipe that you just throw together. No need to truss or fuss. Pop it into a very hot oven and it is ready in a hurry.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2
Rinse chicken thoroughly inside and out under cold running water and remove all fat. Pat dry with paper towels.

Step 3
Put chicken into a small baking pan. Rub with olive oil. Mix the salt, pepper, oregano, basil, paprika and cayenne pepper together and sprinkle over chicken.

Step 4
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Lower the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and continue roasting to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 40 minutes more. Let cool 10 to 15 minutes and serve.

Tip

Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

229
Calories
15g
Fat
0g
Carbs
23g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 229
% Daily Value *
Total Fat15g 19%
Saturated Fat4g 19%
Cholesterol73mg 24%
Sodium143mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate0g 0%
Dietary Fiber0g 0%
Protein23g
Vitamin C0mg 1%
Calcium14mg 1%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium207mg 4%

*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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