Oven Baked Chicken: Juicy Recipe for Easy Weeknight Dinners
Learn how to make oven baked chicken that is juicy and flavorful, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken dry and place it in a roasting pan.
- Rub the olive oil over the chicken and season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
- For crispy skin, broil the chicken for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked properly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken quarter
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Oven Baked Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner