Oven Roasted Chicken
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Makes:
6
Servings
Total Cost:
$$$$
A simple, roasted chicken is perfect for dinner any time of the year.
Ingredients
- 1 chicken, broiler/fryer (thawed, if frozen)
- 2 tablespoons Italian dressing, low-fat (or olive oil)
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 lemon, quartered (or orange)
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- If chicken is frozen, thaw in the refrigerator 24 hours before cooking.
- Place chicken on a pan or plate while thawing in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 375 °F.
- Remove necks and giblets from chicken cavity, if present before cooking. Reserve for another use.
- Place chicken, breast side up, in a roasting pan.
- Brush chicken skin with Italian dressing and sprinkle with garlic salt.
- Stuff lemon or orange into chicken cavity.
- Roast 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until meat thermometer inserted into chicken thigh registers 165 °F.
- Let chicken set for 15 minutes after removing from the oven before carving.
Notes
Learn more about:
University of Illinois Extension
Illinois Nutrition Education Program
