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Easy whole roast chicken is the perfect weeknight or weekend 3-ingredient meal that is exceptionally tender, juicy, and flavorful.
It’s one of the most fundamental recipes out there, and it only takes 60 minutes. There is absolutely no reason to ever buy a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store again once you realize how easy this is to make.
Try serving up this tasty roast chicken recipe with my cauliflower au gratin recipe, oven-roasted root vegetables. or garlic mashed potatoes.
Do You Need Butter or Oil to Roast Chicken
Believe it or not, fat is not needed to make this recipe. There’s enough oil in the skin of the chicken to help keep it juicy and flavorful. In addition, not-too-worry. The skin will also be plenty brown when it is done baking.
What’s the Best Temperature to Cook At
The absolute best temperature to roast chicken is 400°. This will allow your chicken to be golden brown on the outside while being cooked throughout at 165° internally while being juicy. In addition, this temperature will allow your chicken to be done in 60 minutes. Here are some other temperatures that work well:
- 375° – this will take an additional 15-20 minutes to roast in the oven and will not be as browned on the outside.
- 425° – This temperature will decrease the time by about 10 minutes, and the skin will be very dark, and it will be cooked throughout. It will not be quite as juicy.
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