Looking for a hands-free meal that you just lather up in seasoning and stick in the oven? I have you covered. This is the PERFECT cozy fall chicken dinner that you can serve your family in 90 minutes. In today’s world we need simplicity and cooking a whole chicken usually sounds intimidating BUT ITS NOT! I am going to teach you how to cook the perfect chicken dinner that you can make on Sunday and use the remaining of the chicken for meal prep for the rest of the week!
I love cooking whole chickens on Sunday with a ton of mixed vegetables on the side. Why because it is something that I can use for meal prep later in the week for either work or use the leftovers for another dish (like for my homemade chicken noodle soup linked here!)
It can be scary cooking a whole chicken. It took a lot of trial and error, but I finally found a recipe that is delicious, full of flavor and so dang juicy!
Ingredients
This is a Wholesome and easy recipe that has so many ingredients that will benefit the body. The best part about it is that it is all so flavorful that my kids don’t even notice that they are eating a nutrient dense meal. it is my goal to fuel our bodies with ingredients that will benefit our bodies and not hurt the body.
With being a stay-at-home mom, I really do not have time to do much research on ingredients. I was tired of going to the store, reading the nutrition label and seeing all the harmful ingredients that was in some of the sauces, canned items, and baking items. I wanted to make sure all my condiments, cereals, and baked goods were all clean and organic. That is when I discovered Thrive Market. Thrive Market is an online grocery store that delivers groceries right to your door in just a couple of days. If you are wanting 40% off your first order. Shop the link here!
- 1-4-5 LB whole chicken (Remove the giblets
- 1 TBSP of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 TBSP of Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Turn the oven on 425 degrees Fahrenheit and place the oven rack on the lowest rack.
Take out the giblets and pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
Drizzle the olive oil on top of the chicken and add the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
Roast the chicken for about 70-90 minutes. The internal temperature for the chicken should be 165 degrees. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. Let cool off for a couple minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Hint:
- If you don’t have Italian seasoning, just sprinkle of mix of individual spices such as dried basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary.
- Also, season the inside of the chicken with the seasoning. It adds extra flavor!
- If you have extra juices from the chicken, make a gravy with it!
Substitutions
If you are not a fan of Italian seasoning you can also do a chicken rub that calls for the following ingredients:
- 1 TSP paprika
- 1 TSP garlic powder
- 1/2 TSP onion powder
- 1-2 TSP parsley, dried
- 1/2 TSP poultry seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Crockpot Recipe
We all know I am a BIG fan of crockpot meals. If I can find a way to make this in the crockpot you know I will!
- Pat the chicken dry witha paper towel.
- Season the chicken with your choice of seasonings
- add 1 cup of chicken broth/ water to the bottom of the crockpot
- Place the seasoned chicken on top and leave in the crockpot on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 8-9 hours. (Make sure the internal chicken temp is 165 degrees!
- Remove the chicken carefully and let it rest, tented with foil. Let the chicken rest for about 10 minutes. The serve and enjoy!
Equipment
Storage
Keep the chicken stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days.
What type of quick recipe is your favorite?
Do you have a simple, quick, and delicious recipe you use weekly? Let me know down below in the comments some of your favorite recipe!
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