Spicy Rapid Roast Chicken
Spicy Rapid Roast Chicken is a moist, well-seasoned whole chicken roasted quickly at high heat, with olive oil, oregano, basil, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne creating a warm, peppery crust of flavor. It makes a straightforward centerpiece for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Rapid Roast Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 82 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 2
Rinse the chicken thoroughly inside and out under cold running water, and remove all fat. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 3
Place the chicken in a small baking pan. Rub with olive oil. Mix the salt, pepper, oregano, basil, paprika, and cayenne pepper together, then sprinkle the mixture over the chicken.
- 4
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Lower the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and continue roasting until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 40 minutes more. Let the chicken cool for 10 to 15 minutes, then serve.
- Calories 150.68 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 27.41 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 0.21 g 0%
- Total Fat 4.64 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.22 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 91.87 mg High 31%
- Sodium 246.11 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 0.14 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 3.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.1 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 7.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.26 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Spicy Rapid Roast Chicken is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Basil, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 150.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Rapid Roast Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Olive Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Rapid Roast Chicken?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 150.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Rapid Roast Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Spicy Rapid Roast Chicken healthy?
- Spicy Rapid Roast Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 62/100. Per serving, it provides 150.68 calories and 27.41 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 246.11 mg (11% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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