Uncle Albert'S Roasted Chicken

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425u00b0.

2. 2

   Remove giblets; trim.

3. 3

   Cover with water (with bay leaf).

4. 4

   Simmer until tender; remove chicken and reserve broth for gravy.

5. 5

   Wash and dry chicken; rub inside with salt.

6. 6

   Oil outside of bird.

7. 7

   Insert meat (poultry) thermometer.

8. 8

   Tuck wings under back (truss legs, if desired).

9. 9

   Place in a 425u00b0 oven for 15 minutes.

10. 10

    Reduce heat to 325u00b0 and continue to roast for 30 minutes, or until thermometer reaches 185u00b0.

11. 11

    Remove from pan to platter; let rest 15 minutes before carving.

12. 12

    Serve with favorite stuffing (baked separately) and gravy made with pan drippings and giblet broth.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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