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Oven Roasted Chicken

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 lb Chicken
  • Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Paprika
  • Garlic Powder

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Pat chicken dry, place in a large bowl. Add oil and seasonings to taste, and evenly coat chicken by tossing or mixing by hand.
  3. Place on lined baking sheet, skin side down, and bake for 15 minutes. Carefully flip chicken pieces and then bake for another 15-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked to at least 165 F.
  4. Allow to rest for 5 minutes. Pour the drippings into an airtight container and refrigerate for later. Shred the chicken and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Chicken can also be frozen in an airtight container.
  5. Place skin and bones in a freezer bag or airtight container and freeze.

Notes

*Be sure to save the drippings from the pan in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Once the drippings cool, scoop the fat from the top and discard (Alternatively, you can save the fat and use it in place of butter or oil in your cooking) . Continue to keep the rest of the drippings in the refrigerator for later use.
*Save the skin and bones and place them in an airtight container and freeze for later.