Roast Chicken Pieces

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In 17 inch by 11 1/2 inch roasting pan or 15 1/2 inch by 10 1/2 inch jelly-roll pan, toss chicken pieces with oil, salt, and pepper.
2. 2
   Roast chicken 35 to 40 minutes, until juices run clear when thickest parts of chicken pieces are pierced with tip of knife.
3. 3
   Remove chicken to platter; cover and keep warm.
4. 4
   If you like, skim fat from drippings in pan, then add 1/4 cup hot water, stirring to loosen brown bits.
5. 5
   Spoon drippings over chicken.