Octoberfest Easy Roast Chicken

1. 1

   Place a shallow roasting pan in the oven and heat oven up to 375F (190C).

2. 2

   Brush chicken with butter and sprinkle liberally with salt, pepper and paprika.

3. 3

   Remove heated pan from the oven and set an oiled basket rack, V- rack or regular roasting rack in it.

4. 4

   Place chicken on the rack wing side up.

5. 5

   If you aren't using a basket rack or V-rack, prop up the sides of the chicken with balls of wadded aluminum foil.

6. 6

   Roast 15 minutes, then rotate the chicken so that the other wing faces up.

7. 7

   Roast for another 15 minutes, then rotate the chicken with breast side up.

8. 8

   Turn oven up to 450 F.

9. 9

   Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in breast registers 160 F and in thigh registers between 165 and 170 F, about 25 to 30 minutes longer.

10. 10

    Transfer chicken to a cutting board, let rest 10 to 15 minutes.

11. 11

    Carve and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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