Easy Juicy Whole Roasted Chicken

This is the best Whole Roasted Chicken that is baked in the oven until crispy outside while tender and juicy inside. The recipe is super easy and comes out perfect every single time!

📝 Ingredients

• 3 1/2 pounds whole chicken
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/3 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 lemon (cut in 4 pieces)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. 2In a small mixing bowl, mix together salt, dried oregano, dried thyme, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and extra-virgin olive oil and set aside.
3. 3Rinse the chicken and remove the giblet bag. Pad dry with paper towel and place on a plate.
4. 4Pour the seasoning mix over the chicken, and using your hands, rub it all over the skin.
5. 5Cut a lemon in four pieces and place it inside the cavity of the chicken. Then, using twine, tie the legs together.
6. 6Place it in a baking dish or a cast iron skillet and bake uncovered at 375°F for about 90 minutes.