Delicious Roast Chicken Or Turkey Cornish Hens Etc Recipe

Juicy, tender, and incredibly flavorful roast chicken recipe! Achieve perfectly golden-brown skin and succulent meat every time with this easy-to-follow guide. This recipe works for whole chickens, Cornish hens, or even a small turkey! Impress your family and friends with this show-stopping dish.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 135 mins
Calories 1032.8 kcal
Protein 126g
Rating 4.6 (28 Reviews)
Delicious Roast Chicken Or Turkey Cornish Hens Etc 28

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Delicious Roast Chicken Or Turkey Cornish Hens Etc

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How to Make Delicious Roast Chicken Or Turkey Cornish Hens Etc

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat the chicken (or poultry) completely dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispy skin.
  3. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  4. Rub the spice mixture generously all over the chicken, including under the skin of the breasts and legs.
  5. Place the lemon quarters, rosemary, and thyme inside the chicken cavity.
  6. Place the chicken in a roasting pan.
  7. Pour 1/2 cup of chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan.
  8. Roast for 60 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
  9. Continue roasting for another 75 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F (74°C).
  10. Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful bird.
  11. Enjoy your perfectly roasted chicken!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

158g

Carbs

0g