Super Sunday Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (3-4 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).
2. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
3. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, parsley, paprika and a pinch of salt and pepper.
4. Rub the mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin.
5. Place the chicken in a roasting pan and bake for 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165℉ (74℃).
6. Rest the chicken for 10 minutes before carving.

Interesting Facts

• Roast chicken is one of the most popular dishes in the United States.
• It is believed that Thomas Jefferson was the first to serve roasted chicken in the White House.
• Roast chicken has been a staple in American cuisine since the colonial era.