A simple roast chicken recipe, using basic every day ingredients!
I love roast chicken! I have so many different recipes for roast chicken, and I love them all. However, when I’m pushing for time, and don’t want to use a lot of fancy ingredients, I like to use my simple roast chicken recipe.
My simple roast chicken is exactly that. SIMPLE. I use whole chicken, and I seasoning it with kosher salt, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground sage. If you don’t want to use a whole chicken, you can use your favorite chicken pieces.
I like to roast my chicken in the oven on 400 F. Roasting the chicken at a higher temperature make the chicken nice and golden brown with crispy skin. I do not suggest roasting at a lower temperature ( although I have in the past, but I have seen the light & have upgraded my chicken game!), otherwise you’ll have soggy slippery chicken skin… Trust me hunny. …You don’t want that!
Check out my video tutorial for this simple roast chicken
Simple Roast Chicken
Ingredients
- 4-5 pound whole chicken
- 2 tbsp olive oil or your favorite vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tsp ground sage
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked or plain paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- Thoroughly clean the chicken, then cut the backbone out, and flatten the chicken.
- Pat dry the chicken.
- Drizzle the chicken with olive oil, and rub all over the chicken.
- Combine all of the seasonings and sprinkle all over the chicken.
- Place the roaster rack in the roaster.
- Spray your roaster rack with nonstick spray, then place the chicken on top.
- Roast the chicken for about 50 minutes.
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes, then cut.
- Serve & enjoy!
Video
Roast chicken is one of our favorite meals…..this is a winner. Love the simplicity of this recipe but with a big flavor boost. The crispy skin on that chicken is calling my name! Simple recipes are the best. Pinned. Thanks for the recipe share. xoxo
I agree. I love simple recipes!
I’m loving this receipe. I will be cooking it one day this week. Thanks for sharing. Your receipes are amazing. I’ve become a better cook because of you.
Hi Mekia! Glad that you like the recipe!
What do you usually service with your roast chicken?
I usually serve my roast chicken with a vegetable, and mashed potatoes, or rice 🙂
I really enjoyed this simple roast chicken. It’s very flavorful and easy to make. Thanks for another exceptional recipe.
I was always intimidated about roasting a chicken.. Not anymore!!!!!
Yeah. It’s easy! XOXO
Your recipes have me looking like a pro in the kitchen.Thanks!
LOL! Hey Cedric! I’m glad that you’re enjoying the recipes.
Hi Rosie
Love your recipes. Keep It coming!
Thank you
Lisa
Hi Lisa! Thanks hun!
Is the meat seasoned all the way through or do I need to marinate it over night?
I think it was seasoned well. However, you can marinated over night if you choose.
Hi Rosie
I made this delicious simple roast chicken recipe, WOW it is so good.
I’ll be making it many more times, especially around the
holidays.
Thank you – Be Blessed.
Ree
Hi Ree! I’m glad that you liked the recipe!!! XOXO
Wow Rosie! This chicken was fantastic! My house smelled so good while it was cooking, and it surely didn’t disappoint. My husband sat up and took notice and went right for the chicken BEFORE his mashed potatoes – trust me, that’s saying something – he always goes for the potatoes first! This will be going into the regular rotation. Thank you for such awesome recipes, Rosie. I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a healthy happy new year!
Hi Sharon! I’m glad that you all liked the recipe! 😀
Hi Rosie, Happy New Year!! Can I substitute poultry seasoning for ground sage?
Hi Tammy! You sure can 🙂
Hi Rose,
I can’t wait to try your recipes they all look so good !
Great recipe,! I have tried several of your recipes and I’m so glad I found this website, so far, the “simple roast chicken” is my favorite and it has my house smelling soooooo good! Honorable mention to the smothered pork chops too!
Thanks for trying Dory!
you have some good looking food
hi Rosie girl today is 6-9-2019 and girl iam doing your chicken today w/cabbage,rice.steam mix veggie,girl thx so much fore helping this 66yr lady get down in the kitchen,love to u and yours girl keep cooking and I will all so
Hi Alberta!! Thanks so much for trying my recipe! XOXO
Hello! Do you think this will work with party wings or should I adjust the temperature?
Sure it will work. It may take less time.