Whole Roasted Chicken

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   I like to season the chicken the night before or the morning before cooking.

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   But if you don't have the time, no worries, it will still be delicious.

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   Remove and discard the chicken giblets.

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   Place chicken in large bowl add vinegar and water.

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   Let sit for 10 minutes.

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   Rinse chicken well inside and out and pat dry.

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   Place chicken in large bowl to begin seasoning it.

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   Use a knife to poke 1 inch deep holes (about 10) into the chicken breast.

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   Combine the garlic, lime juice, worsterchire sauce, salt and pepper to taste, dried oregano, and olive oil and stir well to combine.

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    Using your hands rub the marinade all over the chicken working it into the holes.

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    Sprinkle more salt on the skin to taste.

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    Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wings tips under the body of the chicken.

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    Place chicken in roasting pan.

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    Preheat oven to 500 degrees.

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    Roast for 30 minutes then lower the temperature to 350 degrees and cover loosely with aluminum foil.

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    Continue to roast for 45 minutes or until internal temperature reads 165 degrees.

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    Let chicken rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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