Simple Roast Chicken using the Char-Broil Big Easy
Delicious chicken time-after-time.
Servings 8
Calories 117kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2-3 pound whole chicken giblets removed and reserved for other dishes
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- unsalted butter optional, melted
Instructions
- Fire up your Big Easy. Optionally, spray your Big Easy basket with non-stick spray.
- Season the chicken cavity with salt and pepper. Do not be shy with the seasoning.
- Season the outside of the chicken with salt and pepper. Get all sides of the chicken seasoned, don't miss anything! Do not be shy with the seasoning.
- Transfer the chicken to the Big Easy basket and place into the hot cooker.
- Cook for 20 minutes per pound or until the chicken breast reaches 160 F as measured in several places.
- If using butter, gently lift the basket from the cooker and brush with the butter.
- Return to the cooker for 5 more minutes to brown the skin with the butter.
- If not using butter just leave the chicken in for another 5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the Big Easy and let rest for 15 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
Use caution removing the chicken from the basket as both are very hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 117kcal | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 103mg | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.5mg