Easy Whole Roasted Chicken Recipe

Name: Easy Whole Roasted Chicken Recipe
Total time: 1 day 1 hr 35 mins
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 0.125 teaspoon ground cloves; 0.125 teaspoon ground allspice; 0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 0.125 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 (4 pound) whole chicken; 5 cloves garlic, crushed

This whole chicken recipe is seasoned with a delightful sweet and savory dry spice rub crafted with allspice, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. The unique blend of ingredients creates an exceptionally delicious chicken dish! While it requires a 24-hour marinade in the refrigerator, it roasts beautifully and surprisingly quickly in the oven.

Total time1 day 1 hr 35 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time1 hr
Yield6

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine salt, sugar, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, and cinnamon until thoroughly mixed. Generously rub the spice mixture all over the chicken. Place the chicken in a large bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 24 hours to marinate.
Preheat your oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
Position the chicken breast-side down on a rack in a roasting pan. Fill the chicken cavity with crushed garlic cloves.
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then, reduce the heat to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and continue roasting for another 15 minutes. Baste the chicken with the pan drippings, then reduce the heat to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and roast for a final 30 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, to ensure it reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Take the chicken out of the oven and let it rest in a warm spot for 20 minutes before carving and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 387 kcal
Fat Content: 23 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 900 mg
Protein Content: 41 g
Cholesterol Content: 129 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 2 g
Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g