Crispy Roasted Chicken Recipe
This Crispy Roasted Chicken recipe delivers juicy, tender meat with perfectly crispy skin using a simple seasoning blend and a roasting technique that ensures maximum flavor and crunch. Ideal for a comforting family dinner or meal prep, the chicken is seasoned, dried, butter-brushed, and roasted to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 4–5 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken parts (thighs, drumsticks, breast, or a mix)
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
Butter
- 1/4 cup Crock Homestyle™ Dairy Free Salted Butter, melted
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Pat the chicken very dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin. In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, baking powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, onion powder, and dried thyme or rosemary. Rub this seasoning mixture all over the chicken pieces thoroughly. Arrange the chicken, skin side up, on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet and refrigerate uncovered for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, to dry out the skin and enhance crispiness.
- Roast the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Drizzle half of the melted Crock Homestyle™ Dairy Free Salted Butter over the chicken pieces. Place the chicken on the wire rack or a parchment-lined baking sheet if a rack is unavailable, ensuring skin side stays up. Roast in the preheated oven for about 35-45 minutes, adjusting time depending on the size and thickness of the chicken pieces.
- Baste for Extra Crisp: At the 25-minute point during roasting, brush the remaining melted butter over the chicken to boost flavor and help develop a deeply golden, crispy skin. Continue roasting for an additional 10 to 20 minutes until the skin reaches a crispy, golden brown finish.
- Final Crisp & Serve: If desired, switch the oven to broil and broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes for extra crunch, watching carefully to prevent burning. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute before serving for perfectly juicy bites.
Notes
- Patting the chicken dry is essential for crispy skin; avoid skipping this step.
- The baking powder helps create an extra crispy skin by drying out the surface.
- Refrigerating uncovered allows moisture to evaporate from the skin, improving crispiness.
- Use a wire rack to ensure heat circulates around the chicken for even roasting.
- The butter adds flavor and aids in browning; use a dairy-free butter as specified for dietary preferences.
- Adjust roasting time based on the size of your chicken pieces to avoid drying out.
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