Ridiculously Simple Roast Chicken

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This roast chicken is so easy it's ridiculous.

Submitted by Elliott
Updated on November 26, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 whole roasted chicken
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken, rinsed

  • 1 lemon, halved

  • kosher salt

Directions

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

  2. Place chicken into a roasting pan and insert lemon halves into the cavity; spread kosher salt over the outside of the chicken.

  3. Roast in the preheated oven until skin is browned and crisp, the juices run clear, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh, not touching bone, reads 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 1 hour. Let chicken rest for 15 minutes before carving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

383 Calories
23g Fat
2g Carbs
41g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 383
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 129mg 43%
Sodium 1085mg 47%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Protein 41g 82%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 386mg 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.