Roast Chicken Bare Minimum
Effortless, juicy, and packed with flavor, the "Roast Chicken Bare Minimum" recipe is a minimalist’s dream for a quick and satisfying dinner. With just four staple ingredients—whole chicken, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper—this recipe strips down to the essentials, letting the natural flavors of the chicken shine. Perfectly roasted in just over an hour, the result is crispy golden skin and tender, succulent meat without the fuss of marinating or complicated prep work. Whether you're a beginner in the kitchen or a seasoned cook seeking simplicity, this recipe offers a foolproof way to make a comforting, crowd-pleasing roast chicken. Pair it with your favorite side dishes for a complete meal that tastes anything but bare-bones.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 3-4 lbs whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Remove the chicken from any packaging and pat it dry with paper towels.
Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan or oven-safe dish.
Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Sprinkle the kosher salt and black pepper evenly over the chicken, including inside the cavity if desired.
Optional: Tie the legs together with kitchen twine for even cooking.
Place the chicken in the preheated oven and roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
452 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.1 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 102 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 1883 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.5 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 26.1 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 333 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
