Oven Roasted Whole Chicken
Enjoy a juicy and flavorful Oven Roasted Whole Chicken that’s easy to prepare! Perfect for family dinners—give it a try today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3–5 lbs)
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Let the chicken sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes before cooking.
- Preheat your oven to 425ºF (218ºC) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Place the chicken breast side up in the roasting pan after removing giblets and patting it dry.
- Stuff the cavity with onion halves for added flavor.
- Mix avocado oil, salt, smoked paprika, onion powder, thyme, garlic powder, and black pepper to create a seasoning paste.
- Coat the chicken generously with the seasoning mixture.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 70-90 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165ºF (74ºC), basting occasionally.
- Allow the chicken to rest for five minutes before carving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 602mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 92mg
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