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Easy Roasted Chicken Pieces

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There is no easier or more delicious dinner than roasted chicken. Made with simple pantry spices you already have on hand, you will want to make this easy chicken dinner recipe again and again.

Picking up a roasted chicken piece.

I always have a few packs of chicken on hand to cook for salads, soups, or to devour as an entree. As a busy mom, roasting is one of my favorite methods for chicken. These Easy Roasted Chicken Pieces can be served as a main course with your favorite sides, I like to serve mine with a lentil salad or make them in advance to put on salads or rice for easy lunch prep.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Roasted chicken is juicy, flavorful, and ideal for meal prep.
  • Using only a few simple spices you likely have on hand, you can serve up a tasty protein that lasts multiple meals.
  • It’s versatile, hands-off, and always results in crispy, delicious chicken.
  • Not to mention, even the most picky of eaters will usually eat chicken.

Ingredients

  • Whole chicken: Gives you a variety of chicken meat (legs, thighs, etc.) to enjoy. You can also use pre-cut chicken if that’s what you have on hand.
  • Worcestershire sauce: Adds a mix of deep flavor of sour, sweet, spicy and brings a unique umami taste.
  • Spices: Garlic powder adds a subtle, full flavor alongside tangy lemon pepper and seasoning salt. Meanwhile, smoked paprika and cayenne add a mild, spicy kick. Modify the spices with seasoning in your cabinet as needed, or use up a special chicken rub you already have on hand!

How to Make Easy Roasted Chicken Pieces

cutting raw chicken

To start your easy roasted chicken pieces, pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees. If you’re starting with a whole chicken, cut it into two breast halves, two thighs, two drumsticks, and two wings. Lay the bird on its back and pat dry with a paper towel.

adding salt to raw chicken

Next add your seasoning. You can either mix all the spices together in a small bowl, or sprinkle across the top of the meat in an oven-ready pan. I like to use kosher salt as the larger flakes tend to stick better.

lemon pepper added to raw chicken pieces

Then add the lemon pepper seasoning. If you’re exploring spices and haven’t cooked with lemon pepper before, you will love the tangy and spicy flavor.

adding garlic powder to raw chicken

Next add the garlic powder.

adding paprika to roasted chicken

Followed by the smoked paprika and cayenne pepper.

adding worcestershire sauce to chicken

Next, add Worcestershire sauce for a tangy, savory, sweet, and salty punch.

adding sauce to chicken

Once chicken is evenly coated on both sides in the sauce and spices, toss in the oven and roast for about 45-55 minutes or until it reaches an internal cooking temperature of 165 degrees. By roasting chicken skin-on, the fats naturally baste the meat keeping it super tender and juicy.

top view of roasted chicken

Once the chicken is done, let it rest for 10 minutes so the juices can redistribute. Then serve and enjoy your Easy Roasted Chicken Pieces!

What to Serve with Roasted Chicken

Need some ideas on how to serve your roasted chicken pieces? Check these ideas out:

Frequently Asked Questions

Should chicken pieces be covered when baking?

While not required when the chicken is cut up into pieces, when baking or roasted a whole bird, covering it can help trap moisture and make sure it all cooks evenly.

How long does roasted chicken last in the fridge?

This will last for 3-4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can freeze it for up to four months.

What’s the best way to reheat roasted chicken?

Reheat this in the oven at 350°F until it’s warmed through. You can wrap it in aluminum foil to help retain the moisture. Remember, you shouldn’t reheat chicken more than once.
Roasted chicken pieces up close on a serving platter.

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Easy Roasted Chicken Pieces

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Liz Della Croce
There is no easier or more delicious dinner than roasted chicken. Made with simple pantry spices you already have on hand, you will make this easy chicken dinner recipe again and again.
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 50 minutes
TOTAL: 1 hour 5 minutes
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Servings4

Ingredients
 

  • 1 3-4 pound whole chicken (cut into pieces (breasts, thighs, legs, etc.))
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons lemon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning salt (any brand)
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • If starting with a whole chicken, cut the chicken into 8 pieces (two breasts, two wings, two legs and two thighs.) Pat dry with paper towel then place in a roasting pan or baking dish.
    1 3-4 pound whole chicken
  • In a small bowl, mix together spices: garlic powder, lemon pepper, seasoning salt, smoked paprika, cayenne and salt. Sprinkle mixture all over chicken including underneath the skin. Don't be afraid to get up in there.
    2 tablespoons garlic powder, 2 tablespoons lemon pepper, 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning salt, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt
  • Splash the Worcestershire sauce all over the chicken.
    2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes or until chicken reaches internal cooking temperature of 165 degrees or higher. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

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Liz’s Notes

This is a great recipe to double so that you have leftover chicken to shred over salads or toss in soups later in the week!

Nutrition

Serving: 2pieces | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 2413mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1093IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg


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7 responses to “Easy Roasted Chicken Pieces”

  1. Tanya Avatar
    Tanya

    Delicious recipe that’s so simple to fix.

  2. Susan Wroblewski Avatar
    Susan Wroblewski

    Delicious! Crispy. Finger licking good!

  3. susan Avatar
    susan

    Best yet!

  4. Elle Avatar
    Elle

    Hi, i dont have lemon pepper and all-purpose seasoning salt, what can i sibstitute for that? Thank you.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      You can make your own lemon-pepper with lemon juice or lemon zest and ground black pepper. In place of seasoning salt, increase the amount of salt and garlic powder, and add a bit of onion powder and paprika.

      1. Elle Avatar
        Elle

        Will it be okay and be tastier if i marinate it overnight with my improvised lemon pepper? Thanks

        1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
          Liz DellaCroce

          If you have the time, I think it’s always better to marinate overnight!