Oven-Roasted Chicken with Spice Blend

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

Juicy oven-roasted chicken infused with a unique quaternary spice mix, delivering a layered and aromatic flavor perfect for a comforting dinner. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs whole chicken, olive oil, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Ingredients

• 4 lbs whole chicken
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1.5 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to create the quaternary spice blend.
2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 lbs whole chicken and rub all over with 3 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp lemon juice, then evenly coat it with the spice blend, making sure to cover under the skin and inside the cavity for deep flavor.
3. Step 3: Place the chicken breast-side up on a roasting rack and roast in the oven for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin is golden and crisp. Let rest 10 minutes before carving.