A simple and straightforward method to make perfect roast chicken every single time.
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken, about 2-3 lbs
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- couple sprigs of fresh thyme
Equipment:
- Paper towels
- Roasting pan / shallow dutch oven
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Rinse the chicken and dry it very well with paper towels, inside and out. Salt and pepper the cavity and add a few sprigs of fresh thyme.
Salt the chicken over the entire outside. Season to taste with pepper. Place the chicken in the roasting pan / shallow dutch oven. Roast chicken for 50-60 minutes or until the juices roast clear. Remove from oven it rest for 15 minutes before cutting it.