Baked Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and dry chicken.
2. 2
   Rub all over with salt and pepper.
3. 3
   Put celery and onion in the cavity; cover and bake at 325° for 2 hours. Uncover and bake at 400° for 15 minutes to brown chicken.
4. 4
   Chicken is done when the leg bone moves easily.
5. 5
   Transfer all stock in the bottom of the dish to a saucepan and add 1 to 1 1/2 cups water. Add the onion and celery from the cavity and mix well.