Juicy Roasted Chicken
To make a simple roasted chicken, start by gathering all the ingredients. You will need a whole chicken, some butter, and a few seasonings.
The chicken is cooked in the oven with some butter and seasonings inside and out. The result is a juicy chicken.
Let the chicken rest before serving.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted July 21, 2026Share
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To make a simple roasted chicken, start by gathering all the ingredients. You will need a whole chicken, some butter, and a few seasonings.
The chicken is cooked in the oven with some butter and seasonings inside and out. The result is a juicy chicken.
Let the chicken rest before serving.
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Ingredients 5
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, giblets removed
salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon onion powder, or to taste
0.5 cup butter or margarine
1 stalk celery, leaves removed
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Get all the ingredients ready. Put the chicken in a roasting pan.
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2
Season the chicken inside and out with onion powder, salt, and pepper. Put 3 tablespoons of butter inside the chicken. Put the rest of the butter on the outside.
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3
Cut the celery into 3 or 4 pieces and put it inside the chicken.
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4
Bake the chicken in the oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. It is done when the juices run clear and the internal temperature is 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
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5
Take the chicken out of the oven and baste it with the drippings. Cover it with aluminum foil and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 423 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 32g
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Saturated Fat 7g
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Cholesterol 97mg
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Sodium 662mg
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Total Carbohydrate 1g
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Protein 31g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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