Recipes Meat and Poultry Chicken Whole Chicken Recipes Simple Whole Roasted Chicken 4.6 (1,084) 855 Reviews 82 Photos 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. Submitted by INDRIANI Updated on November 27, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 82 82 82 82 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr Additional Time: 1 day 20 mins Total Time: 1 day 1 hr 35 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon white sugar ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 (4 pound) whole chicken 5 cloves garlic, crushed Directions 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. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Place chicken, breast-side down, on a rack in a roasting pan. Stuff chicken cavity with crushed garlic. 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). Remove from the oven and allow to rest in a warm area for 20 minutes before slicing. Bryce Gifford Recipe Tip Leftovers are fantastic for sandwiches, salads, and Mexican dishes. Editor's Note: Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of spice rub. The actual amount of spice rub consumed will vary. I Made It Print 1,481 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 387 Calories 23g Fat 2g Carbs 41g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 387 % Daily Value * Total Fat 23g 29% Saturated Fat 6g 32% Cholesterol 129mg 43% Sodium 900mg 39% Total Carbohydrate 2g 1% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 1g Protein 41g 82% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 27mg 2% Iron 2mg 12% Potassium 371mg 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.