Oven Roasted Chicken

Using a roasting rack set over the pan will help the chicken cook more evenly, since air can circulate freely. (A roasting rack will also give you crispier skin, since the chicken won't be resting in its own drippings.) For easier cleanup, you can line the pan with aluminum foil. I typically will "butterfly" my chickens by cutting through the back of the chicken and laying out on a cooking rack set inside of a sheet pan.

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Season entire chicken with your choice of seasoning (salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika and oregano are always a great option)
  
• Roast whole (thawed) chickens for 20 minutes per pound, plus an additional 15 minutes.

Roasting Times Chart

Weight (in lbs.)	Regular Method	High Heat Method
2.5 to 3	1 hour 15 minutes	1 hour
3 to 3.5	1 hour 25 minutes	1 hour 10 minutes
3.5 to 4	1 hour 35 minutes	1 hour 20 minutes
4 to 4.5	1 hour 45 minutes	1 hour 30 minutes
4.5 to 5	1 hour 55 minutes	1 hour 40 minutes
5 to 5.5	2 hours 5 minutes	1 hour 50 minutes
5.5 to 6	2 hours 15 minutes	2 hours
6 to 6.5	2 hours 25 minutes	2 hours 10 minutes
6.5 to 7	2 hours 35 minutes	2 hours 20 minutes
7 to 7.5	2 hours 45 minutes	2 hours 30 minutes