Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Rinse chicken thoroughly inside and out under cold
running water and remove all fat. Pat dry with
paper towels.
Put chicken into a small baking pan. Rub with
olive oil. Mix the salt, pepper, oregano, basil,
paprika and cayenne pepper together and sprinkle
over chicken.
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 20
minutes. Lower the oven to 400 degrees F (205
degrees C) and continue roasting 40 minutes, to a
minimum internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85
degrees C). Let cool 10 to 15 minutes and serve.
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