Spicy Rapid-Roast Chicken

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Chicken

Ingredients

  • 2 (3-lb.) whole chickens
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 lb. red potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 lb. carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 tbsp. butter, melted
  • Fresh snipped parsley, for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450.

  2. Pat chickens dry, then rub with 2 tbsp. oil. Mix together 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, the basil, oregano, paprika and cayenne in a small bowl; rub onto chickens. Set chickens on a rack set in a shallow roasting pan. Toss vegetables with butter, remaining 1 tbsp. oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl. Arrange vegetables around chickens in pan. Roast 20 minutes.

  3. Reduce temp to 375. Roast 30 minutes more, or until cooked through. Transfer chickens to a cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest 10 minutes. Chop 1 cup chicken and reserve for Buffalo Chicken Pizza. Serve remaining chicken garnished with parsley.

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