Roast Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 450°.
2. 2
   Unwrap chicken and remove giblets from cavity.
3. 3
   Thoroughly rinse chicken inside and out.
4. 4
   Place bird on roasting pan with shallow sides (no higher than 1-inch) and place in oven.
5. 5
   Bake for 30 minutes.
6. 6
   Reduce heat to 400° and bake 15 to 25 minutes more or until the thigh meat registers 160° on a meat thermometer or the juices of thigh run clear when poked with a fork.
7. 7
   Remove from oven.
8. 8
   Let stand 10 to 20 minutes before carving.
9. 9
   Serve with baked potatoes and cooked green beans or salad.
10. 10
    Serves 4 to 6.