Recipe credit
University of Minnesota Extension Department of Family, Health and Wellbeing staff
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 whole chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Combine Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub chicken with oil, then rub with spice mixture.
- Place chicken breast-side down in Dutch oven or roasting pan.
- Bake, uncovered, until internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F.
- Let chicken rest for ten minutes before cutting.
- Weight - Cook time
- 2 1/2 – 3 pounds - 1 – 1 3/4 hours
- 3 1/2 – 4 pounds - 1 1/2 – 1 3/4 hours
- 4 1/2 – 5 pounds - 1 1/2 – 2 hours
- 5 – 6 pounds - 1 3/4 – 2 1/2 hours
Tips and variations
- For more flavor, try other seasonings like 1 teaspoon rosemary or thyme.
- Serve with mashed sweet potatoes.
- Chop up leftover chicken and serve on a salad, in a wrap, or in a soup. Cooked, chopped chicken freezes well for later use.
Nutritional info
Calories
319
Total fat
22.3 g
Saturated fat
6 g
Cholesterol
150 mg
Sodium
296 mg
Total carbohydrates
0.4 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Protein
28 g
Total sugar
0 g