Simple Roast Chicken (Easy Meal Prep)

This recipe is perfect for a family dinner or for doing a week's worth of meal prep. Best of all, preparation takes under 5 minutes.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 whole roast chicken (approx. 3 to 4lbs)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp salt

• 2 tsp garlic powder

• 2 tsp onion powder

• 1/2 tbsp paprika

• 1/2 tbsp pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. Pre-heat the oven to 500 degrees (Fahrenheit) with a cast-iron skillet (or baking sheet) in the oven while it heats up.

2. Combine the seasoning together in a small bowl.

3. Rub the olive oil all over the chicken and sprinkle with the seasoning mix.

4. Once the oven in preheated, remove the cast-iron skillet and place the chicken inside breast side up.

5. Allow the chicken to roast for 15 minutes then turn the oven temperature down to 350 degrees (Fahrenheit).

6. Continue to let the chicken to roast for approximately 30 minutes until the thickest part of the chicken thigh is 165 degrees (Fahrenheit).

7. Once done roasting, remove the chicken from the pan allowing the juices to drain off. Place on platter and allow to rest for five minutes before carving and serving.

Nutrition:

4oz serving of white meat, skinless

Cals: 169 calories
Protein: 34g protein
Carbs: 0g
Fiber: 0g
Fat: 4g

4oz serving of white meat, with skin

Cals: 209 calories
Protein: 31g protein
Carbs: 0g
Fiber: 0g
Fat: 8g

4oz serving of dark meat, skinless

Cals: 196 calories
Protein: 32g protein
Carbs: 0g
Fiber: 0g
Fat: 7g

4oz serving of dark meat, with skin

Cals: 271 calories
Protein: 32g protein
Carbs: 0g
Fiber: 0g
Fat: 15g