Roast chicken is the ultimate kitchen staple! There are just three ingredients, yes three! Trust me, this recipe will become your go-to oven roasted chicken recipe.
Bring the chicken to room temperature and preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) with a baking rack in the bottom third of the oven. With paper towels, dry the poultry.
Put the chicken in a skillet that can go in the oven breast-side up. (I prefer cast iron). Twist the knees. Apply oil to the poultry and rub it in with your hands.
With your hands, sprinkle salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning over the poultry to season it.
90 minutes should be spent roasting the poultry, or until the juices run clear. With an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest portion of the thigh, confirm the meat's doneness once more. It needs to say 165°F (74°C). Before slicing and serving, let the poultry rest on a cutting board for 15 minutes.