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Nigerian Roasted Chicken

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: African, American, Nigerian
Keyword: chicken, roasted chicken, whole chicken
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 204kcal
Author: Ogechi
This Nigerian Roasted Chicken recipe is flavorful, juicy, and a perfect meal matched with your favorite side dish.
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Equipment

  • 1 roasting pan

Ingredients

  • 1 whole roasting chicken approximately 4 pounds
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon bouillon seasoning
  • ½ tablespoon ginger powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon mushroom umami optional
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil sub. avocado oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F
  • Clean chicken and discard giblets and neck. Loosen the skin over the breast with your fingers
  • Combine dry ingredients together. Rub mixture under loose skin, and over the whole chicken. Insert bay leaves into the cavity.
  • Place chicken, breast side up, on the middle rack.
  • Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the breast says 165°.
  • Let the chicken rest on the counter for 10 minutes.
  • Carve & Enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 760mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 498IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg