Juicy OVEN Roasted Chicken | How To Bake A Whole Chicken Easy

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

whole chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often more affordable.

fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs are a cost-effective alternative.

Remove the backbone of the chicken using sharp kitchen shears.

Press the chicken flat after removing the backbone.

Pat the chicken dry to remove moisture.

Drizzle olive oil on both sides of the chicken and rub it in.

Season the chicken generously with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, Creole seasoning, Adobo seasoning, parsley, and Italian seasoning.

Poke holes in the thighs to allow seasoning to penetrate.

Transfer the seasoned chicken to a baking pan.

Push about 1 tablespoon of butter under the skin on top of the breast.

Add optional vegetables like bell peppers and onions on the side of the chicken.

Mix 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour with about half a cup of chicken broth to make gravy.

Pour the gravy on the side of the chicken in the baking pan.

Bake the chicken at 350°F for about 40 to 50 minutes.

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