Mayo Roasted Whole Chicken

This mayo roasted whole chicken is amazingly juicy and flavorful! We absolutely love this chicken and know you will too!

When you want a perfectly moist and delicious chicken, this mayo roasted whole chicken will always satisfy. Coating our chicken in mayonnaise creates the most incredibly juicy and flavorful chicken. This dish is easy enough to serve for everyday meals, yet elegant enough to serve for holiday and special occasion meals! I hope you’ll enjoy this amazing chicken as much as we do!

Let’s talk about our ingredients!

We combine just a few simple ingredients to make this chicken. But, oh my, they result in the most tender, moist, and delicious chicken! We start with a whole chicken. You’ll want to check if the neck or giblets are included in the cavity of the chicken. If so, you’ll want to remove them before cooking the chicken. I usually boil or saute mine and use them in other dishes. We combine our salt and pepper and add half to the cavity of the chicken. Rubbing our chicken with mayonnaise creates an amazing crust for our chicken while keeping the meat moist and juicy. I used the Chosen Foods brand avocado oil mayonnaise. When buying mayo, you’ll want to make sure there is no added sugar or oils you don’t want. We finish by sprinkling the remaining salt and pepper evenly over our mayo rubbed chicken.

How do I make this mayo roasted whole chicken?

This is a quick and easy dish to prepare, but there are a few things you can do to ensure yours turns out perfectly every time. First, you’ll want to spray your baking pan with avocado oil which will help ensure your chicken doesn’t stick to the pan. I just use my hands to sprinkle the salt and pepper inside the cavity of the chicken. Before coating your chicken with mayonnaise, you’ll want to use paper towels and dry your chicken well. Then you can simply use your hands to evenly coat the chicken with the mayonnaise. Alternately, you can use a silicone basting brush to coat your chicken with the mayonnaise. After sprinkling the remaining salt and pepper evenly over the chicken, you can cook it as is or you can truss your chicken before roasting it. Sometimes I do this and sometimes I skip this step!😉

What are some ways I can serve this mayo roasted whole chicken?

You have some awesome low carb options for serving this chicken. You can serve this dish with a green salad or with a keto soup. I have a family of gravy lovers, so I’ll often make homemade keto chicken gravy for them. You can serve this chicken with your favorite mash. I especially love mashed kohlrabi and a combination of mashed turnips and rutabagas. Another great option is to serve this chicken with some keto biscuits, cornbread, or English muffins. Any low carb vegetable can be served as a side for this chicken. Some great choices include asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage dishes, green beans, and spinach. We also love roasted radishes, cheesy turnips, and cauliflower mac and cheese!

Here are some more delicious keto chicken dishes I think you’ll enjoy!

Herbes de Provence Chicken Leg Quarters

Keto Chicken Parmesan Bites

Lemon Rosemary Chicken Thighs

Low Carb Dill Pickle Brined Chicken Drumsticks

Helpful Hints:

*For the best results, you’ll want to dry your chicken with paper towels before coating it with the mayonnaise.

*You’ll want to ensure your chicken is cooked to a minimum of 165 degrees.

Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:

• 13×9 inch baking pan
• Small mixing bowl
• Measuring spoons

Splash of Encouragement:

***My soul follows close behind You; Your right hand upholds me. Psalm 63:8***