Spicy Rapid Roast Chicken

This is the kind of recipe that you just throw together. No need to truss or fuss. Pop it into a very hot oven and it is ready in a hurry.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step: 2

Rinse chicken thoroughly inside and out under cold running water and remove all fat. Pat dry with paper towels.

Step: 3

Put chicken into a small baking pan. Rub with olive oil. Mix the salt, pepper, oregano, basil, paprika and cayenne pepper together and sprinkle over chicken.

Step: 4

Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Lower the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and continue roasting to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 40 minutes more. Let cool 10 to 15 minutes and serve.

Per Serving: 229 calories; protein 23g; carbohydrates 0.2g; fat 14.5g; cholesterol 72.8mg; sodium 142.7mg.

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