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.

Provided by Nancy Blair

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Rinse chicken thoroughly inside and out under cold running water and remove all fat. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.2 calories, Carbohydrate 0.2 g, Cholesterol 72.8 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 142.7 mg

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