Crispy Roasted Chicken Recipe
This Crispy Roasted Chicken recipe delivers perfectly golden, crisply skinned chicken with juicy, tender meat inside. Using a combination of kosher salt and baking powder to dry out and crisp the skin, coupled with aromatic spices and a finishing baste of dairy-free salted butter, creates rich flavor and a beautifully textured crust. Ideal for a comforting dinner, this straightforward roast brings delicious flavors and a satisfying crunch to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes plus 30 minutes to overnight resting
- Cook Time: 35 to 45 minutes roasting plus optional 2-3 minutes broiling
- Total Time: 50 minutes to 1 hour (plus resting time overnight if chosen)
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 4–5 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken parts (thighs, drumsticks, breasts, 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 maximum crispiness. In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, baking powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, onion powder, and dried thyme or rosemary. Thoroughly rub this seasoning mixture all over the chicken pieces. Arrange the chicken skin-side up on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Refrigerate uncovered for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight to allow the skin to dry out and enhance crisping.
- Roast the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Drizzle half of the melted dairy-free butter over the chicken pieces to add flavor and promote browning. Place the chicken skin-side up on the wire rack (or directly on a parchment-lined baking sheet if you don’t have a rack). Roast in the oven for 35 to 45 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken pieces, until the skin begins to take on a golden hue and the internal temperature reaches safe levels.
- Baste for Extra Crisp: After about 25 minutes of roasting, remove the chicken briefly and brush the remaining melted butter evenly over the skin. This step helps build layers of flavor and encourages a more deeply golden, crispy skin. Return the chicken to the oven and continue roasting for another 10 to 20 minutes until the skin is deeply golden and crispy.
- Final Crisp & Serve: If desired, switch the oven to broil and place the chicken under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes to achieve an extra crunch. Keep a close eye to prevent burning. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute before serving warm and enjoying the perfectly crisp skin and juicy meat.
Notes
- Using baking powder is key to achieving an extra-crispy skin, so don’t skip it.
- Drying the chicken uncovered in the fridge helps evaporate moisture, yielding crispier skin.
- Use a wire rack to allow air circulation around the chicken for the best crisping.
- Adjust roasting time based on the size of your chicken pieces; larger pieces take longer.
- Make sure the internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- The dairy-free butter used can be substituted with regular butter if preferred.
- Broiling at the end is optional but enhances the skin’s crunchiness.
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