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Roast Chicken Whole Recipe Easy Juicy Crispy Dinner with Pan Drippings

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A simple and reliable roast chicken recipe that delivers juicy meat, crispy skin, and rich pan drippings perfect for a no-fuss family dinner or special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 pounds / 1.8–2.3 kg), skin on, bones in
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt (10g)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (2g)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (3g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (5g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, or parsley), chopped (8g) – optional
  • 3 cups vegetables for roasting (carrots, onions, potatoes, about 450g) – optional

Instructions

  1. Remove the chicken from the fridge 30 minutes before roasting to come to room temperature. Pat it dry thoroughly with paper towels.
  2. Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and baking powder in a small bowl. Rub the chicken all over with olive oil, then sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly, including under the skin. Truss the legs with kitchen twine.
  3. Chop carrots, onions, and potatoes into even pieces. Spread them in the bottom of your roasting pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Place the chicken breast-side up on a rack set over the vegetables in the roasting pan.
  5. Roast in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C). After about 25 minutes, baste the chicken with pan drippings once or twice. Roast until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) in the thickest part of the thigh, about 50–60 minutes total.
  6. Remove the chicken from the oven and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for at least 10 minutes to redistribute juices.
  7. Pour pan drippings and roasted vegetables into a small pot. Skim off most fat if desired. Simmer over medium heat, scraping browned bits. Add chicken broth or white wine if desired. Simmer until slightly thickened. Serve sauce with chicken.

Notes

[‘Pat the chicken dry thoroughly to ensure crispy skin.’, ‘Use baking powder in the rub to help crisp the skin; do not use baking soda.’, ‘Rest the chicken after roasting to keep meat juicy and skin crispy.’, ‘Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness (160°F in thigh).’, ‘Save pan drippings for a flavorful sauce or spoon directly over chicken and veggies.’, ‘If no roasting rack, elevate chicken on thickly sliced onions or carrots to avoid soggy skin.’]

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Keywords: roast chicken, whole chicken, crispy skin, pan drippings, easy dinner, juicy chicken, family meal

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