Spicy Rapid Roast Chicken

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 (3 pound) whole chicken1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
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 40 minutes, to a minimum internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C). Let cool 10 to 15 minutes and serve.


Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CELTIC_WITCH.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 105.1
  • Total Fat: 3.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 52.3 mg
  • Sodium: 134.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 0.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 16.4 g

Member Reviews
  • SUKI103
    Added more of some of the spices. It was great. - 11/15/20