Recipes Meat and Poultry Chicken Whole Chicken Recipes Ridiculously Simple Roast Chicken 4.6 (119) 105 Reviews 20 Photos This roast chicken is so easy it's ridiculous. Submitted by Elliott Updated on January 14, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 20 20 20 20 20 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 1 whole roasted chicken Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 (4 pound) whole chicken, rinsed 1 lemon, halved kosher salt Directions Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place chicken into a roasting pan and insert lemon halves into the cavity; spread kosher salt over the outside of the chicken. Roast in the preheated oven until skin is browned and crisp, the juices run clear, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh, not touching bone, reads 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 1 hour. Let chicken rest for 15 minutes before carving. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 383 Calories 23g Fat 2g Carbs 41g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 383 % Daily Value * Total Fat 23g 29% Saturated Fat 6g 32% Cholesterol 129mg 43% Sodium 1085mg 47% Total Carbohydrate 2g 1% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Protein 41g 82% Vitamin C 14mg 16% Calcium 32mg 2% Iron 2mg 13% Potassium 386mg 8% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved