Baked Whole Chicken with Spices in a Cast Iron Skillet – Healthy Habits Blog

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (about 4-5 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed
• Fresh herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, or parsley) for garnish
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 2 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks (optional)
• 2 potatoes, cut into chunks (optional)