Cast Iron Roast Chicken

Cast Iron Roast Chicken calls for just 3 ingredients. This simple chicken recipe is crispy on the outside and incredibly juicy on the inside.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword dairy free, gluten free, low carb

Method Stovetop

Servings

Calories 273kcal

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Pat entire chicken, inside and out, very dry with paper towels. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper inside and out — use more salt than you think you should. Tuck the wings underneath the bird (refer to picture in post) then tie legs together with kitchen twine.
Place chicken breast-side up in an oven-proof cast iron skillet or roasting pan then use a knife or kitchen shears to snip the skin in a few places on the breasts to ensure the skin doesn't bubble up and burn. Roast until the skin is deep golden brown on top, 25-30 minutes, then reduce heat to 425 degrees and continue roasting for 20-30 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reads 165 when inserted into the thickest part of the breast. Let chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.