Juiciest Roast Chicken

(from agdcheerchik’s recipe box)

Cook time: 60 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: chicken

Ingredients

  • *1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • *1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • *1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • *1/2 teaspoon salt
  • *1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • *1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • *1 whole chicken (3 1/2 - 4 1/2 pounds)
  • *1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

  1. PREHEAT oven to 450 degrees. Lightly spray pan with oil. Combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper and thyme in mixing bowl; mix well. Remove and discard giblets and neck from chicken cavity. Rinse chicken with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Trim excess fat, if necessary. Tie ends of legs together with cotton string. Lift wing tips up toward neck, then tuck under back of chicken.

  2. BRUSH outside of chicken with oil; coat completely, breast side up, in pan. Roast, uncovered, 50-60 minutes or until thermometer register 180 degrees in thicket part of thigh and juices run clear. Remove from oven; let chicken stand 10 minutes before carving.

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