Roasted Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Wash and pat chicken dry with paper towels.
3. 3
   Using fingers or end of wooden spoon, separate skin from meat on both sides of chicken, being careful not to tear the skin.
4. 4
   Brush bottom of chicken with 1/4 cup of the dressing.
5. 5
   Tuck wings under chicken; carefully place, breast-side up, on rack in roasting pan.
6. 6
   Brush or pour 1/2 cup of the remaining dressing under the skin and on outside surface of chicken.
7. 7
   Mix carrots and celery with remaining dressing; spoon into chicken cavity.
8. 8
   Bake 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours or until chicken is cooked through (180F).
9. 9
   Let stand 10 min.
10. 10
    before serving.
11. 11
    Meanwhile, remove and discard vegetables from chicken cavity.