Crispy Roasted Chicken Recipe
This Crispy Roasted Chicken recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken with irresistibly crispy skin achieved through a simple seasoning mix and roasting technique. Perfect for a comforting family meal, the chicken is dry-rubbed with a flavorful blend of baking powder, spices, and salt, then roasted to golden perfection with a buttery finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
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
- Prep the Chicken: Pat the chicken very dry using paper towels—this is critical for achieving crispy skin. In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, baking powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, onion powder, and dried thyme or rosemary. Rub this seasoning mixture all over the chicken pieces thoroughly. Arrange the chicken skin-side up on a wire rack set over a baking sheet, then refrigerate uncovered for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight to dry out the skin.
- Roast the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Melt half of the Crock Homestyle™ Dairy Free Salted Butter and drizzle over the chicken pieces. Place the chicken back on the wire rack or parchment-lined baking sheet, skin-side up, and roast for 35 to 45 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken pieces.
- Baste for Extra Crisp: About 25 minutes into roasting, brush the chicken with the remaining melted butter to enhance crispness and flavor. Continue roasting until the skin is deeply golden brown and very crisp, which should take an additional 10 to 20 minutes.
- Final Crisp & Serve: If desired, broil the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes at the end of roasting to get extra crunchy skin. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute for maximum juiciness.
Notes
- Drying the skin in the refrigerator uncovered is essential for crispiness.
- Baking powder raises the pH and aids in browning and crisping the skin.
- Use a wire rack to allow air circulation around the chicken for even cooking and crisp skin.
- If you don’t have a wire rack, use a parchment-lined baking sheet but flip the pieces carefully halfway through roasting.
- Letting the chicken rest after roasting improves juiciness and flavor.
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