Spicy Rapid Roast Chicken

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This is the kind of recipe that you just throw together. No need to truss or fuss. Pop it into a very hot oven and it is ready in a hurry.

Submitted by Nancy Blair
Updated on July 31, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil

  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

  2. Rinse chicken thoroughly inside and out under cold running water and remove all fat. Pat dry with paper towels.

  3. Put chicken into a small baking pan. Rub with olive oil. Mix the salt, pepper, oregano, basil, paprika and cayenne pepper together and sprinkle over chicken.

  4. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Lower the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and continue roasting to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 40 minutes more. Let cool 10 to 15 minutes and serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

229 Calories
15g Fat
0g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 229
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 143mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 207mg 4%

* 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.

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