Pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees F. Remove any extra fat from the chicken. Place the chicken in a small baking pan and rub with olive oil. Mix the salt, pepper, oregano, basil, paprika and cayenne pepper together and sprinkle over the chicken and inside the cavity. Roast the chicken in the oven for 20 minutes. Lower the oven to 400 degrees F and continue roasting to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 45 minutes more cooking time. Let it cool 10 to 15 minutes before carving.

Serve with mashed potatoes or stuffing for a wonderful cold weather dinner.