Classic Roast Chicken

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450u00b0; rub the chicken with the butter; season it with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Five minutes before turning on the oven, place a cast-iron skillet on an oven rack set low in the oven.

3. 3

   When the oven is hot, about 10 minutes later, carefully place the chicken, breast side up, in the hot skillet.

4. 4

   Roast, undisturbed, for 30-40 minutes, or until an instant read thermometer inserted in the meaty party of the thigh reads 155u00b0.

5. 5

   Remove from the oven, let rest 3-5 minutes, then carve and serve.

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