Simple Roast Chicken Recipe

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Simple Roast Chicken
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  1. Adjust oven rack to lowest position. Heat oven to 450° F. Place a rack in a large ovenproof skillet or small roasting pan. Rinse the chicken inside and out and pat dry. Place in pan. Tuck the wings beneath the chicken, as if it were placing its arms behind its head. Rub the oil over the skin. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Toss the remaining salt into the cavity. Roast for 20 minutes. Add 1 cup water and roast until the chicken is cooked through and the thigh meat registers 180° F on a meat thermometer, about 40 minutes more. Use a spatula to loosen the chicken. With a wad of paper towels in each hand, transfer it to a cutting board. Let it rest for at least 15 minutes before carving. If making a pan sauce, reserve the drippings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2381.1 Kcal (9969 kJ)
Calories from fat 836.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 92.94g 143%
Cholesterol 5296.88mg 1766%
Sodium 3747.18mg 156%
Potassium 4113.5mg 88%
Total Carbs 19.1g 6%
Sugars 0.15g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.59g 2%
Protein 326.73g 653%
Vitamin C 326.5mg 544%
Vitamin A 72.6mg 2419%
Iron 108.9mg 605%
Calcium 191.6mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 129.81 Kcal (543 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.07g 143%
Cholesterol 288.77mg 1766%
Sodium 204.28mg 156%
Potassium 224.25mg 88%
Total Carbs 1.04g 6%
Sugars 0.01g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.03g 2%
Protein 17.81g 653%
Vitamin C 17.8mg 544%
Vitamin A 4mg 2419%
Iron 5.9mg 605%
Calcium 10.4mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 55.2
    Points
  • 56
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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