Classic Roast Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   preheat oven to 475 degrees.
2. 2
   slice celery.
3. 3
   sprinkle inside cavity of chicken with thyme and salt.
4. 4
   add 1 teaspoon butter, sliced celery and onion.
5. 5
   rub outside of chicken with remaining butter.
6. 6
   tuck wing tips under chicken breast side down on rack in roasting pan.
7. 7
   add enough water to cover bottom of pan.
8. 8
   roast for 10 minutes.
9. 9
   reduce temperature to 375 degrees roast for 20 minutes longer.
10. 10
    turn chicken breast side up roast for 30 more minutes.