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Easy Roasted Chicken

This is an easy meal for your family that can be made into more than just one meal! Perfect for busy Mamas who want a wholesome meal for their family.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 large cast iron skillet or a pyrex glass pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 3-4 Tbsp coconut oil can me melted or solid
  • Salt
  • Greek Seasoning
  • Onion powder
  • 1 small onion
  • 2-3 cloves garlic
  • 2 small oranges this is optional for stuffing chicken with

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the chicken and remove any organs than may be left
  • Pat dry with a paper towel and place in the cast iron pan (breast side up)
  • Coat the chicken with coconut oil (melted or solid)
  • Season the chicken with salt, Greek seasoning and onion powder
  • Place in an oven at 450o F for about 2 hours. Check internal temperature of the bird. Making sure the meat always registers at or above 165 degrees F.
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