E-Z Roast Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. 2
   Remove giblets/neck from chicken cavities.
3. 3
   Rinse chicken and pat dry.
4. 4
   Rub softened butter all over chicken.
5. 5
   Sprinkle outside of chicken with salt and pepper.
6. 6
   Sprinkle 1/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp of sage inside the chicken.
7. 7
   Place onion inside chicken.
8. 8
   Place chicken in roasting pan breast side up.
9. 9
   Add 1/2 cup water to pan.
10. 10
    Loosely tent breast with aluminum foil.
11. 11
    Cook for 25 minutes per pound.
12. 12
    (3 lbs= approx 1 1/2 hours; 5 lbs= approx 2 1/2 hours).
13. 13
    Remove chicken to a warm platter and let rest for 15 min to distribute the juices.