The easy roast chicken recipe (The best)

Chicken :

• 1 whole chicken
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 and a half teaspoons of kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon of pepper
• 3/4 tsp chicken spice
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Sauce :

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup (65ml) water
• 1/4 cup (65 ml) dry white wine (or Vermouth)

Preparation :

1. Remove the giblets from the chicken cavity.
2. Rinse and drain the chicken well.
3. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
4. In a bowl, combine the olive oil with the spices and mix well.
5. Gently lift the skin off your chicken and generously season the chicken under and on the skin.
6. Tie the legs of your chicken with twine.
7. Place your chicken in a casserole dish. Place in the preheated oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C).
8. Roast your chicken for the equivalent of 20 minutes per lb or until the breast temperature reaches 180°F (82°C).
9. Pour the fat into a small cauldron. Add the white wine and reduce by half over medium high heat.
10. In a small bowl, combine water and cornstarch. Shake well.
11. Add to sauce and continue to heat until thickened.
12. Serve over the chicken.