Basic Roast Chicken

1. 1

   Place your roasting pan in the oven, and preheat to 425 degrees.

2. 2

   Wash the chicken inside and out with cold water. Pat it as dry as possible with paper towels.

3. 3

   With a sharp knife, make 3 or 4 slashes across each of the thighs.

4. 4

   Rub the entire chicken, including the interior cavity, with olive oil, and then with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Carefully separate the skin of the breast from the meat, and work some olive oil, salt, and pepper into the gaps with your hand.

6. 6

   Tuck the wings up under the back of the chicken. Cross the legs, and tie it up as tightly as possible with kitchen twine.

7. 7

   Pull the hot tray out of the oven, and place the chicken on it breast side down. Return to the oven and cook for 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Turn the chicken over onto the other breast, and cook another 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Turn the chicken on it's back, and cook for 1 hour.

10. 10

    Let it rest for 5 - 10 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.