Simple Whole Roasted Chicken Recipe
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Simple Whole Roasted Chicken

By: INDRIANI  
"The combination of unique ingredients make this chicken dish delicious. It roasts beautifully and is surprisingly fast once it's in the oven. I serve this with the Chimichurri Sauce I found on Allrecipes, and I can't get enough! Plus the leftovers are fantastic for sandwiches, salads, and Mexican dishes."

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What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Day 1 Hr 35 Min

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken
  • 5 cloves garlic, crushed

Directions

  1. In a bowl, mix the salt, sugar, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Rub the chicken with the mixture. Cover chicken, and place in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  3. Stuff the chicken cavity with the garlic. Place the chicken, breast side down, on a rack in a roasting pan.
  4. Roast 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce heat to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C), and continue roasting 15 minutes. Baste chicken with pan drippings, reduce heat to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C), and continue roasting 30 minutes, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C). Let stand 20 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 387 | Total Fat: 22.8g | Cholesterol: 129mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2006 by KAITCH 
This is only the 2nd time in my life making a whole roasted chicken (because I find them too... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2006 by Jessie 
The savory aroma of the cooking chicken didn't disappoint the eater. My husband loved this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by Denise R 
Excellent recipe. I didnt realize I was out of allspice, so I substituted with dried rosemary... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2007 by Patty M. 
I am an extremely picky cooker and eater. My kids could not be pickier. I also love to cook... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2006 by WATTYZ 
AWESOME recipe! I just made it for the first time tripling the spices because I cut out the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2006 by Downeast Erika 
I didn't have allspice and put the seasoning under the skin since we are non skin eaters. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2008 by lakeffect 
WOW! We were having guests over and I wanted to serve more than just a basic roasted chicken.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2005 by Kristina M 
This recipe is good, my family loves it. At first I was a little hesitant to put sugar and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2007 by MYPALLY 
I have made this over and over again just like the recipe, and it is always delicious. I was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2006 by Tamela 
this recipe is soo good. my husband loved it, and he wants me to make it like this forever! I... MORE

 
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