How To Make Roasted Chicken

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken parts

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless parts reduce fat, while thighs are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed Italian seasoning

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and often cheaper than fresh.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: oil

Margarine can lower saturated fat, while oil is generally less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Clean and wash the whole chicken, then pat it dry.

Season the inside of the chicken with house seasoning.

Peel back the skin of the chicken and place 2 tablespoons of softened butter underneath the skin.

Drizzle olive oil over the chicken to help it crisp up, about 1 tablespoon.

Season the outside of the chicken with house seasoning.

Wash hands before handling potatoes.

Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes and season them with house seasoning.

Place the seasoned potatoes around the chicken in the same roasting pan.

Roast the chicken and potatoes in the oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Check the chicken for doneness; it should be golden brown and juices should run clear.

Let the chicken rest for 15 to 20 minutes before carving.

Cut the chicken down the middle and remove the legs.

Serve the chicken with roasted potatoes and a Caesar salad.

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