The Only Roast Chicken Recipe You'Ll Ever Need

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   Preheat the oven to 475u00b0F.

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   Place the chicken in a roasting pan or cast iron skillet (do not use a glass pan, or it'll crack when you add the liquid), breast-side up. Season generously with salt, and pepper. Cook for 20 minutes, then add the wine, butter, plus a 1/2 cup of water to the bottom of the pan.

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   Continue roasting for 40 to 50 minutes more, basting the chicken with the sauce in the pan every 10 to 15 minutes (and adding more water, as needed), until the chicken's juices run clear and an instant read thermometer inserted in the thigh registers 185u00b0F.

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   Remove the chicken from the oven and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes before carving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.