Spicy Rapid Roast Chicken

This is the kind of recipe that you just throw together. No need to truss or fuss. Pop it into a very hot oven and it is ready in a hurry.

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

1 (3 pound) whole chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon paprika
⅛ 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 to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 40 minutes more. Let cool 10 to 15 minutes and serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

229	Calories
15g	Fat
0g	Carbs
23g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 229
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 4g	19%
Cholesterol 73mg	24%
Sodium 143mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Protein 23g	46%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 14mg	1%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 207mg	4%

* 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.

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