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Simple Roasted Chicken
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
1 (5- to 6-pound) roasting chicken
cooking spray
1 teaspoon dried herbs (such as basil, oregano, or thyme)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450°.
2. Remove the giblets and neck from chicken; discard. Rinse chicken under cold water; pat dry. Trim excess fat.
3. Place chicken, breast side up, on a broiler pan. Insert meat thermometer into meaty part of thigh, making sure not to touch bone. Coat chicken with cooking spray; sprinkle with herbs, salt, and pepper.
4. Bake at 450° for 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 400°; bake an additional 45 minutes or until thermometer registers 180°. Discard skin.
By RecipeOfHealth.com