Showing posts with label Roasted Chicken. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Roasted Chicken. Show all posts

Monday, December 12, 2011

Classic Roasted Chicken


Classic Roasted Chicken, good on any given day :) Simple and delicious!!

Ingredients:
  • 1 whole chicken, (giblets removed)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • onion powder
  • garlic powder


Directions:
  1. Season chicken and rest in the refrigerator to allow seasonings to set in for a few hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Place chicken in a roasting pan and slather with butter.
  4. Combine seasonings in a container and sprinkle liberally over entire chicken, including the inside. Be sure to wash hands thoroughly after handling chicken.
  5. Bake for about 1½ hours or until meat thermometer inserted into chicken breast reads 180 degrees. Be sure to baste chicken with drippings while baking. 
  6. Once the chicken is finished baking, give it a final basting then cover with foil and allow it to rest for about 15 minutes before serving.