DELICIOUS ROAST CHICKEN (OR TURKEY, CORNISH HENS, ETC.)

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Make and share this Delicious Roast Chicken (Or Turkey, Cornish Hens, Etc.) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 2h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (5 -6 lb) roasting chickens
1 tablespoon olive oil, more if needed
2 teaspoons johnnies seasoning salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Remove any "innards" from chicken.
  • Rinse chicken and cavity with cold water, pat dry with paper towel.
  • Oil outside of chicken well with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle with seasoning salt inside and out.
  • Place on rack in shallow roasting pan with a 1/2" of water covering bottom of pan.
  • Sprinkle rest of spices and herbs evenly on outside of chicken.
  • Tie legs together if desired. Tuck wings under.
  • Roast, uncovered, in 350° oven for about 2 hours or until done. (*About 20 minutes per pound).
  • *Baste every 30 minutes with melted butter.
  • (You can also baste with juices from the pan when enough accumulate. But start with butter).
  • Let chicken rest for about 15-20 minutes before carving.
  • Great for turkeys, too!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1032.8, Fat 84.7, SaturatedFat 31.7, Cholesterol 328.4, Sodium 453.4, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.2, Protein 63.4

Ms. Donna W.
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I've made this recipe several times and it always comes out great. It's a keeper!


Michael Foreman
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I'm not a fan of sage, so I omitted it from the recipe. The chicken still turned out delicious.


Joseph Howard
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This is the best roast chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the crispy skin was to die for.


Tawhid Op
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I'm not a big fan of white meat, but this recipe made me a believer! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, I couldn't get enough.


Moni Wear
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Overall, this is a solid roast chicken recipe. It's easy to make and produces a delicious meal.


Stylo Safi
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I found the recipe a bit bland. I think it could use more seasoning.


kammie bellard
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the crispy skin made up for it.


Bishnu Sen
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This is my go-to recipe for roast chicken. I love that it's simple and straightforward, and the end result is always delicious.


UZAIR AHMAD
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I've been cooking this roast chicken recipe for years and it never disappoints. It's so easy to make and always comes out perfectly cooked.


Juma Munai
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This recipe was a hit at our dinner party! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the crispy skin was perfection. We will definitely be making this again.