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Roast Chicken with Grapefruit

Roast Chicken with Grapefruit pairs succulent, tender meat with a gentle citrus tang that cuts through the richness. The grapefruit infuses the bird with a bright aroma and a lightly caramelized, seasoned skin. Serve it for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal when you want something crisp-skinned and fresh-tasting.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook1 hr
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Roast Chicken with Grapefruit
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Place the chicken in a roasting pan, squeeze the juice from the grapefruit halves over and inside the chicken, drizzle the chicken with olive oil, sprinkle with seasoned salt, and cover with aluminum foil.

  3. 3

    Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 45 minutes; remove the foil, and bake until the meat is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 15 more minutes.

  4. 4

    Check with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone; it should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).

  5. 5

    Remove the chicken from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and let it rest in a warm place for 10 minutes before slicing.