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Crispy Spicy Roast Chicken

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
60 min
TOTAL TIME
90 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner
Crispy Spicy Roast Chicken
Ingredients
  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to a high temperature of 450 degrees Fahrenheit, or equivalently, 230 degrees Celsius.
2
Rinse the chicken under cold running water to remove any impurities, making sure to clean it thoroughly both inside and out. Next, carefully remove all excess fat from the chicken.
3
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to help it cook more evenly and efficiently.
4
Then, place the chicken into a small baking dish to allow for even cooking.
5
After that, drizzle some olive oil over the chicken to add flavor and moisture. To create a delicious seasoning blend, mix together salt, pepper, oregano, basil, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
6
Finally, sprinkle the prepared seasoning blend all over the chicken to give it that perfect flavor.
7
Then roast the chicken in your preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until it reaches a golden brown color. After that, reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, or 205 degrees Celsius, and continue roasting until the chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, approximately 40 minutes later.
8
Allow the chicken to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving and enjoy!