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Roasted Chicken Recipe

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Step #1 Position a rack in the center of the oven.
Step #2 Preheat the oven to 400°F Lightly oil a shallow roasting pan or baking sheet.
Step #3 Remove the neck & giblets from, then rinse at pat dry 1 whole chicken.
Step #4 Generously rub the body & neck cavities & sprinkle the skin with salt.
Step #5 Arrange the chicken breast side up in the pan.
Step #6 Brush the breast & legs with melted butter.
Step #7 Put the chicken in the oven & roast.
Step #8 If you prize moist breast meat, consider the chicken done when the thickest part of the thigh exudes clear juices when pricked deeply with a fork & registers 170°to 175°F on an instant-read meat thermometer.
Step #9 If you like the dark meat falling off the bone & are willing to risk a dry breast, roast until the thigh registers 180°F The total roasting time for a 4-lb bird will be 55 to 65 mins.
Step #10 For larger birds, figure 1 hr for the first 4 lbs, plus about 8 mins for each extra lb.
Step #11 Remove the chicken to a platter & let this stand for 10 to 15 mins.
Step #12 Carve & serve.
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