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Golden oven baked whole chicken seasoned with rosemary, thyme, garlic, and black pepper, served on a white plate with fresh parsley and a lemon wedge

Oven Baked Whole Chicken in Oven Bag Recipe

Juicy, tender whole chicken seasoned with simple herbs and olive oil, then roasted in an oven bag for an easy, flavorful family dinner with minimal effort.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 315 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 oven roasting bag

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken about 1.4 kg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  • Mix the olive oil, salt, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
  • Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the entire chicken.
  • Place the seasoned chicken inside an oven roasting bag and seal according to the package directions.
  • Transfer the bag to a baking dish.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  • Carefully cut open the oven bag.
  • Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes until the skin becomes lightly golden.
  • Allow the chicken to rest for about 10 minutes before carving and serving.
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