How to Make Stupid Simple Roast Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roast chicken is a classic dish that's perfect for any occasion, whether it's a fancy dinner party or a simple family meal. And if you're looking for a recipe that's so easy, it's almost stupid simple, then look no further than this Stupid Simple Roast Chicken recipe. With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a mouthwatering, juicy roast chicken that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken, rinsed
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • kosher salt

Information

  • 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

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place chicken into a roasting pan and insert lemon halves into the cavity; spread kosher salt over the outside of the chicken.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    383 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 129mg
    • Sodium: 1085mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 41g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 386mg