If you love roasted meat, then you should try cooking a whole roasted chicken in your oven!
While it might take a bit more time to cook a whole chicken, it's definitely worth it, because the taste is amazing.
Here's how you can do it.
Preheat the Oven
Turn on your oven and set it to around 400°F. This makes it nice and hot for cooking the chicken.
Get the Chicken Ready
Take a whole chicken from the fridge. Make sure it's thawed if it was frozen. Pat it dry with paper towels.
Season the Chicken
Sprinkle salt and pepper all over the chicken. You can also add herbs or spices you like. Rub them on the chicken to make it tasty.
Add Some Flavor Inside
If you want more flavor, put things like lemon slices, garlic, or herbs inside the chicken. This makes it yummy from the inside out.
Place in a Pan
Use a baking pan or dish. Put the chicken in there, and you can also add veggies like carrots or potatoes around it.
Cook in the Oven
Place the pan in the preheated oven. Let it cook for about 20 minutes per pound of chicken.
So, if your chicken is 4 pounds, cook it for around 80 minutes.
Check if it's Done
To see if it's cooked, use a meat thermometer. Stick it into the thickest part of the chicken.
It should read around 165°F. If you don't have a thermometer, make sure the juices run clear.
Let it Rest
Once it's done, take it out and let it rest for a bit. This helps the juices spread and keeps it juicy.
Then, you're ready to enjoy your delicious roasted chicken!
