How to Make Dutch Oven Whole Roast Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Dutch Oven Whole Roast Chicken is a classic dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. This recipe calls for a few simple ingredients and a Dutch oven, which will help to lock in all of the delicious flavors. The result is a perfectly juicy and tender roast chicken with crispy, golden brown skin that is absolutely irresistible.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup kosher salt
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine salt, brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, and chipotle pepper in a bowl. Rinse and pat chicken dry. Rub with seasoning blend, placing any excess in the cavity.
  • Allow to rest at room temperature for up to 90 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken in the bottom of a Dutch oven. Pour butter over the chicken. Cover.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 2 to 3 hours. 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, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
  • Carve chicken and spoon over pan drippings before serving.
  • Nutrition

    306 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 121mg
    • Sodium: 2980mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 384mg