Herb-Rubbed Chicken with Spice Blend

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A roasted chicken dish featuring a unique blend of primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary herbs and spices for layered flavor. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs whole chicken, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 75 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 410 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Pat the 4 lb whole chicken dry with paper towels and place it in a roasting pan.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp olive oil with 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped thyme, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 2 tbsp lemon juice until it forms a paste.
  3. Step 3: Rub the entire chicken evenly with the herb and spice paste, making sure to coat under the skin where possible for maximum flavor penetration.
  4. Step 4: Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin is golden brown and crispy.
  5. Step 5: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving to allow juices to redistribute.

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