Simplest Oven Roasted Pasture Raised Chicken

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.

Check the freezer for whole chickens and assess stock levels.

Prepare a seasoning mix with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, and salt.

Mix the seasoning with olive oil to create a paste.

Rinse the chicken to remove the baking soda brine and pat it dry.

Apply the seasoning paste liberally inside and outside the chicken.

Place the chicken on a small rack in a roasting pan to allow drippings to fall below.

Tuck the chicken wings behind the back and cover the chicken to marinate in the fridge overnight.

Remove the chicken from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature before roasting.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (convection roast setting).

Add four pats of butter under the skin of the chicken and drizzle more olive oil on top.

Cook the chicken uncovered for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, checking for doneness.

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