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Delicious roasted chicken two ways served with pasta and veggies

Roasted Chicken Two Ways: Delicious and Easy Dinner

This recipe offers two delicious ways to roast chicken, perfect for an easy dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking pan
  • rack
  • paper towels

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • garlic salt for Variation One
  • cinnamon for Variation Two

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
  • Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels if desired.
  • Grease a rack over a foil-lined baking pan.
  • Season the chicken with garlic salt and pepper or cinnamon and pepper.
  • Roast the chicken for 50-60 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Ensure the chicken has skin for moisture and crispiness. Consider roasting new potatoes alongside for a complete meal.
Keyword chicken recipe, Easy Dinner, roasted chicken, two ways