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Roast Chicken

Roast Chicken on a plate
Makes: 7 Servings

Roasted chicken is a simple and classic recipe that will never go out of style. Experiment with different seasonings, if you'd like. Try it with your favorite vegetables on the side for a delicious meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken, whole
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or canola oil)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper (to taste, optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 °F.
  3. Combine Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper (optional).
  4. Rub chicken with oil, then rub with spice mixture.
  5. Place chicken, breast side down, in roasting pan or Dutch oven.
  6. Bake, uncovered, until internal temperature reaches at least 165 °F.
  7. Let chicken rest for 10 minutes before cutting.

Notes

  • For more flavor, try other seasonings like 1 teaspoon rosemary or thyme.
  • Serve with mashed sweet potatoes.
Source:

University of Minnesota Extension

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/7 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 197
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 83 mg
Sodium 81 mg
Carbohydrates 0 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 27 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 14 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 232 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 197
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 83 mg
Carbohydrates 0 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 27 g
Minerals
Calcium 14 mg
Potassium 232 mg
Sodium 81 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 24 mg
Phosphorus 184 mg
Selenium 21 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 15 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Vitamin B12 0.3 mcg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 3 mcg
Folate 6 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 9 mg
Choline 74 mg

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Protein Foods 3 1/2 ounces
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