Oven Roasted Chicken

A simple, roasted chicken is perfect for dinner any time of the year.

Prep 15 minCook 45 minTotal 60 minUpdated Jul 3, 202660 minHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten FreeKeto Friendly

A simple, roasted chicken is perfect for dinner any time of the year.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Chicken, broiler/fryer (thawed, if frozen
  • 2 tbsp Italian dressing, low-fat or olive oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic salt
  • 1 piece(s) Lemon, quartered, or orange

Instructions

  1. If chicken is frozen, thaw in the refrigerator 24 hours before cooking.
  2. Place chicken on a pan or plate while thawing in the refrigerator.
  3. Preheat oven to 375 °F.
  4. Remove necks and giblets from chicken cavity, if present before cooking. Reserve for another use.
  5. Place chicken, breast side up, in a roasting pan.
  6. Brush chicken skin with Italian dressing and sprinkle with garlic salt.
  7. Stuff lemon or orange into chicken cavity.
  8. Roast 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until meat thermometer inserted into chicken thigh registers 165 °F.
  9. Let chicken set for 15 minutes after removing from the oven before carving.

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Storage

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Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within a few days when appropriate for the ingredients.

Meal prep

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