Roast Chicken, Several Ways

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:54:22 GMT

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Step 2

Place a rack in the lower third of the oven.

Step 3

Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or lightly oil it with olive oil.

Step 4

Using your hands, rub the chicken pieces with the olive oil.

Step 5

Arrange the chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer skin side up with at least 1/2 inch between each piece.

Step 6

Sprinkle the chicken on both sides with the salt and some pepper if you didn't use one of the rubs.

Step 7

Bake the chicken until fully cooked and the juices run clear when you cut into a piece, 35 to 50 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of the pieces (dark meat also takes longer).

Step 8

If the skin needs a bit more crisping, place the chicken under the broiler for a few minutes.

Step 9

And you should let the chicken sit for at least 5 minutes before serving so the juices can regroup back into the meat.

Step 10

Serve the chicken hot or warm or cold.

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