Roast Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Remove giblet bag from cavity.
2. 2
   Rinse chicken and pat dry.
3. 3
   Stuff the chicken cavity with peeled onion or split lemon.
4. 4
   Rub skin with minced garlic, salt and pepper.
5. 5
   Roast in oven for approximately 10 minutes per pound, until juices run clear.
6. 6
   The temperature of chicken should reach approximately 160 degrees.
7. 7
   Let chicken sit to allow juices to reabsorb.
8. 8
   Carve and serve.
9. 9
   Remove grease from the roasting pan using a large spoon, but leave brown bits and juices.
10. 10
    On stove-top place pan over medium heat.
11. 11
    Add chicken stock.
12. 12
    Scrape up bits and bring to a simmer.
13. 13
    Season and serve with carved chicken