🔥 Juicy Crispy Roasted Chicken (Easy & Amazing)
🥩 Ingredients
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1 whole chicken (2.5–3 lb), cut into pieces
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2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
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1½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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1 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp paprika (for color)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
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1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
Optional (for shine like the photo):
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1 tbsp butter (added at the end)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Chicken
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Rinse the chicken and pat completely dry
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Keep larger pieces for juiciness (breast, thighs, legs)
2️⃣ Season
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In a bowl, mix butter/oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili flakes, and lemon juice
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Rub the mixture all over the chicken pieces
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Let rest 30 minutes (2–4 hours for deeper flavor)
3️⃣ Cook
Oven Method
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
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Place chicken skin-side up in a baking dish
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Roast for 40–45 minutes, until golden and crispy
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Brush with 1 tbsp butter during the last 5 minutes
Air Fryer Method
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Cook at 360°F (180°C) for 25–30 minutes, flipping once
4️⃣ Rest & Serve
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Let the chicken rest 5 minutes
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Spoon pan juices over the top before serving
😋 Final Result
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Crispy, caramelized skin
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Juicy and tender inside
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Simple ingredients, freakin’ amazing taste