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Published 2/13/2026
Spicy Rapid Roast Chicken

Spicy Rapid Roast Chicken

Well-seasoned chicken is blasted with high cooking heat for a speedy roast that still leaves the bird moist and flavorful.

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Prep

15 min

Cook

1 hr

Total

1 hr 30 min

Servings

8

Ingredients

8 servings

  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

Follow these steps in order for best results.

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

  2. Step 2

    Rinse chicken thoroughly inside and out under cold running water and remove all fat. Pat dry with paper towels.

  3. Step 3

    Put chicken into a small baking pan. Rub with olive oil. Mix the salt, pepper, oregano, basil, paprika and cayenne pepper together and sprinkle over chicken.

  4. Step 4

    Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Lower the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and continue roasting to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 40 minutes more. Let cool 10 to 15 minutes and serve.

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