Roast Chicken

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 475F

2. 2

   Slice celery.

3. 3

   Sprinkle inside cavity of chicken with thyme and salt; add 1 teaspoon butter, sliced celery and onion.

4. 4

   Rub outside of chicken with remaining butter.

5. 5

   Tuck wing tips under back of chicken.

6. 6

   Place chicken breast side-down on rack in roasting pan.

7. 7

   Add enough water to cover bottom of pan.

8. 8

   Roast for 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Reduce temperature to 375F Roast for 20 minutes longer.

10. 10

    Turn chicken breast-side up.

11. 11

    Roast until chicken is browned, about 30 minutes longer.

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    Ps:Great Idea

13. 13

    Save washing another pan.

14. 14

    Make gravy to accompany the chicken directly in the roasting pan.

15. 15

    Stir 1 tablespoon flour for each cup of pan juices and a small amount of water into the roasting pan.

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    Cook the gravy over medium-high heat, stirring continually until thickened.

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