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Crispy Roasted Chicken Recipe

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This Crispy Roasted Chicken recipe delivers perfectly golden, crunchy skin with juicy, tender meat inside. Using a seasoning blend with baking powder to enhance crispiness and roasting at a high temperature ensures a flavorful and satisfying main dish suitable for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4–5 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken parts (thighs, drumsticks, breast, or a mix)

Seasoning 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

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken: Pat the chicken very dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin. In a small bowl, mix together kosher salt, baking powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, onion powder, and dried thyme. Rub this seasoning mixture all over the chicken thoroughly. Arrange the chicken pieces skin-side up on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and refrigerate uncovered for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight to dry out the skin.
  2. Roast the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Melt half of the Crock Homestyle™ Dairy Free Salted Butter and drizzle it evenly over the chicken pieces. Place the chicken back on the wire rack or on a parchment-lined baking sheet if you don’t have a rack, ensuring the skin side is up. Roast the chicken for 35 to 45 minutes, depending on the size of the pieces, allowing it to cook through and start browning.
  3. Baste for Extra Crisp: At the 25-minute mark, remove the chicken briefly and brush the remaining melted butter generously over the pieces. Return the chicken to the oven and continue roasting for another 10 to 20 minutes. The skin should become deeply golden and crispy during this time.
  4. Final Crisp & Serve: If desired, switch your oven to broil and broil the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes to achieve extra crunch and color. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute and keep the meat juicy.

Notes

  • Patting the chicken dry and refrigerating it uncovered helps achieve the crispiest skin.
  • The baking powder in the seasoning mix reacts to remove moisture, aiding skin crisping.
  • Use a wire rack to allow air circulation around the chicken for even roasting.
  • If you do not have a wire rack, place the chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet but flip halfway through cooking for even browning.
  • Adjust seasoning according to taste preferences; smoked paprika adds a subtle smokiness, but regular paprika can be substituted.

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