Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 5 pound whole chicken (free-range organic recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Make sure the chicken is thoroughly thawed. A fresh chicken is best, when possible. Remove the neck and giblets bag inside and either throw away or use for making broth.
  • Sprinkle the cavity with each 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Rub or brush the outside of the chicken with oil and sprinkle with the remaining salt and pepper. If preferred, tie the legs with a string.
  • Place chicken breast side up in a roasting pan, cover and bake for 30 minutes. Reduce temperature to 400 degrees and cook one hour, or until chicken thighs have reached an internal temperature of 180 degrees F.
  • Remove from oven and leave in the roasting pan and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Place on a serving platter and drizzle with the broth from the roasting pan.