Spicy Rapid Roast Chicken

Spicy Rapid Roast Chicken is a fiery twist on traditional roast chicken, designed to deliver intense flavor and juicy meat in under an hour. A zesty spice blend—typically featuring paprika, cayenne, garlic, and herbs, gets rubbed into a butterflied or small whole chicken for even faster cooking and deep flavor infusion. The high-heat roasting method crisps the skin while keeping the inside moist and tender. Ideal for weeknights or when you’re short on time but craving bold, spicy comfort food.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Additional time 15

Total Time 1 30

Servings: 8

Course: dinner, roast

Cuisine: American, Fusion

Calories: 229

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 3 pound whole chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Equipment

Basting brush or spoon (optional)
Knife and cutting board
Mixing bowl (for spice rub)
Meat thermometer
Roasting pan or baking dish

Method

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Rinse chicken thoroughly inside and out under cold running water and remove all fat. Pat dry with paper towels.
Put chicken into a small baking pan. Rub with olive oil. Mix the salt, pepper, oregano, basil, paprika and cayenne pepper together and sprinkle over chicken.
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Lower the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and continue roasting to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 40 minutes more. Let cool 10 to 15 minutes and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcalProtein: 23gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 143mgPotassium: 207mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Bold, spicy, and quick to the table, this rapid roast chicken brings serious flavor without the wait.

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Spicy Rapid Roast Chicken