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Classic Dutch Oven Whole Chicken

Mom's dutch oven whole chicken is an easy recipe that's perfect for the whole family! With incredibly simple ingredients and a few easy steps you can have this crispy skin, juicy center roast chicken on the table in no time!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: best roast chicken, gluten free roast chicken, roast chicken recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 443kcal
Author: Chandice Probst
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 whole fryer chicken
  • 1 T coconut oil
  • 1 tsp. Real Salt
  • ½ tsp. Real Onion Salt
  • ½ tsp. Real Garlic Salt
  • ½ tsp. Real Seasoned Salt
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • ¼ tsp. cayenne
  • 1 T dried thyme rosemary, or any other spice you like

Instructions

  • Preheat oven temperature to 350 degrees f
  • Combine salts and seasonings
  • Spread coconut oil all over the bird then wash hands
  • Massage spices and salts into the bird
  • Thoroughly wash hands again
  • Place chicken in bottom of a dutch oven
  • Cook in covered dutch oven at 350 degrees for about 2 ½ to 3 hrs

Notes

You can store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You want to let the chicken dry and also make sure it's cooled to room temperature before storing. This will preserve freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1328mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 725IU | Vitamin C: 3.6mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2.7mg