Toaster-Oven Easy Whole Roast Chicken

Chicken

Ingredients

1 (3½- to 4-pound) whole chicken, giblets discarded

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

½ teaspoon table salt

Directions

Adjust toaster oven rack to lowest position, select air-fry or convection function, and heat oven to 450 degrees. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Brush chicken skin with melted butter and sprinkle with salt. Tuck wingtips behind back.

Arrange chicken breast side up on aluminum foil–lined small rimmed baking sheet and roast for 40 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through roasting.

Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees and continue to roast chicken until breasts register 160 degrees and thighs register 175 degrees, 10 to 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to carving board and let rest for 15 minutes. Carve chicken and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 2690 calories