Kittencal'S Best Juicy Whole Roasted Chicken Recipe

Name: Kittencal'S Best Juicy Whole Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2-4 lb) whole chickens; 1/4 cup warm melted butter; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon seasoning salt (can use less); 2 teaspoons garlic powder (use if you are a garlic-lover or use onion powder) (optional); fresh ground black pepper (to taste); 2 tablespoons cold butter, divided; 1 onion (cut into quarters); 1 large celery rib, coarsley chopped (can use a large whole lemon or two in place of the celery, see option on recipe heading); 2 (10 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth (makes a good base for gravy and stops the drippings from burning, can use more if desired)

Servings: persons

1 (3 1/2-4 lb) whole chickens
1/4 cup warm melted butter
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon seasoning salt (can use less)
2 teaspoons garlic powder (use if you are a garlic-lover or use onion powder) (optional)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons cold butter, divided
1 onion (cut into quarters)
1 large celery rib, coarsley chopped (can use a large whole lemon or two in place of the celery, see option on recipe heading)
2 (10 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth (makes a good base for gravy and stops the drippings from burning, can use more if desired)

1
Wash chicken well with cold water inside and out.
2
Pat dry using paper towels.
3
In a bowl mix together 1/4 cup melted butter with vegetable oil, then rub all over the outside of the chicken.
4
Season the inside of the chicken with salt and black pepper.
5
Season the outside of the chicken with seasoned salt, black pepper and garlic powder (if using).
6
Place the chicken into a glass dish; cover top of the dish tightly with plastic wrap.
7
For best flavor cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
8
Stuff onion quarters, chopped celery and/or a whole lemon/s and 2 tablespoons cold cubed butter into the cavity of the chicken, then tie legs together with butcher's twine or heavy cotton string.
9
Place the chicken on a rack in a roasting pan (for extra juicy breast place breast side down on rack).
10
Pour the low-sodium chicken broth into bottom of the roasting pan (keeps drippings from burning and makes a good base for gravy).
11
Tent loosely with heavy foil.
12
Set oven to 350u00b0.
13
Roast for about 1 hr and 10 minutes, basting with juice/liquid from the bottom of the roasting pan.
14
Uncover and roast for about 20 minutes more (uncovered) or until internal temperature reaches 180u00b0.
15
Remove from oven and let rest (covered with foil) for about 20 minutes before carving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 1/2-4 lb) whole chickens, 1/4 cup warm melted butter, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon seasoning salt (can use less), and more.

Yes, Kittencal'S Best Juicy Whole Roasted Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kittencal'S Best Juicy Whole Roasted Chicken

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