Crispy Roast Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Line roasting pan with foil.
2. 2
   Adjust oven rack to middle position.
3. 3
   Place roasting pan on rack and heat oven to 475 degrees.
4. 4
   Coat V rack with cooking spray.
5. 5
   Combine cornstarch and 2 teaspoons salt in small mixing bowl.
6. 6
   Poke holes all over chicken skin, using skewer.
7. 7
   Rub cornstarch mixture evenly over chicken.
8. 8
   Remove roasting pan from oven.
9. 9
   Place chicken in V-rack, wing side down.
10. 10
    Roast for 15 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove roasting pan from oven and, using wad of paper towels, flip chicken so that other wing is facing up.
12. 12
    Roast another 15 minutes.
13. 13
    Again remove roasting pan from oven and, using wad of paper towels, flip chicken so that breast side is up.
14. 14
    Roast chicken another 20 minutes.
15. 15
    Remove chicken from oven and insert chicken on angelfood cake pan or empty soda can.
16. 16
    Rest for 10 minutes.
17. 17
    Carve chicken and serve.