Basic Roasted Chicken

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. 2

   Allow chicken to come to room temperature.

3. 3

   Rinse chicken inside and out, removing giblets (set aside for stock later).

4. 4

   Pat dry with paper towels, tie wing tips together with twine.

5. 5

   Layer onions in the bottom of shallow roasting pan.

6. 6

   Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper inside and out.

7. 7

   Stuff lemon and garlic inside the cavity.

8. 8

   Massage canola oil or butter on top of chicken.

9. 9

   Roast in middle rack of oven 75-90 mins, until golden brown and internal temp is 180 or above.

10. 10

    Let rest for 30 mins before cutting into.

11. 11

    Shred meat with 2 forks and set aside.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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