How to Roast a Perfect Chicken

Name: How to Roast a Perfect Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon (9g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional)1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder (optional; see note); 1 large chicken, about 4 to 5 pounds (1.8 to 2.29kg), giblets removed and wing tips trimmed and reserved for stock; 1 tablespoon (15ml) neutral-flavored oil, such as canola or vegetable, plus more for rubbing

Prep 15m

Cook 45m

Total 1h

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Ingredients

(Servings: 4)

1 tablespoon (9g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional)1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder (optional; see note)

1 large chicken, about 4 to 5 pounds (1.8 to 2.29kg), giblets removed and wing tips trimmed and reserved for stock

1 tablespoon (15ml) neutral-flavored oil, such as canola or vegetable, plus more for rubbing

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

760kcal

38%
Fat

35g

53%
Saturated Fat

10g

50%
Carbohydrates

1g

0%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

0g

0%
Protein

100g

200%
Cholesterol

300mg

100%
Sodium

1,500mg

62%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How to Roast a Perfect Chicken

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 4 is assumed for the total recipe.

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