These step-by-step directions deliver juicy roasted chicken each and every time.
Scott Little
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has changed its stance on this practice.
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Bacteria on raw poultry, meat, or fishcan contaminate other foodthat’s exposed to the same surfaces.
Oven-Roast Your Chicken
Place the chicken in the roasting pan in the preheated oven.
Cooking times vary by weight.
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However, don’t rely on these tests alone.
Always check the doneness of roast chicken with a meat thermometer.
The internal temperaturemeasured by inserting the thermometer into the thickest part of the thighshould reach165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Check the temperature of the thigh in several places.
This will help the juices redistribute throughout the bird for moist, tender meat.
Then carve and serve.
Using a rub is a simple way to infuse your bird with bold flavor.
Cover the chicken tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight before roasting.
Pulse to finely chop.
With the processor running, add two tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in a slow, steady stream.
Carson Downing
Can I Roast Chicken in the Instant Pot?
Looking for Instant Pot (or pressure cooker)roast chicken?
By definition, roasting refers to cooking foods uncoveredusually in the oven.
It’s a dry-heat method, which means the food cooks without adding any liquid while it’s cooking.
“Washing Raw Poultry: Our Science, Your Choice.”
U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2019
