Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 5 to 5.5 pounds fresh whole chicken
- 4 Tablespoons butter (, slightly melted)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1-2 Tablespoons all-purpose steak seasoning ((I like McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning))
Instruction
- Place cast iron pan inside oven and preheat to 450°F. Remove giblets and neck from inside of chicken if they weren't removed. Then rinse chicken well with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. I don’t worry about tying the legs together, but I do tuck the wing tips under the wings.
- Pour melted butter over the meat and season with salt and all-purpose steak seasoning. Salt and pepper inside the cavity as well.
- Working carefully, open the oven and slide the oven shelf out. Transfer the chicken to the hot skillet.
- Roast at 450°F for about 45-60 minutes, or until temperature in thickest part of the breast or thigh reads 160-165°F. If the temperature is not high enough keep checking about every 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let rest 10-20 minutes before carving. Resting the meat before carving is an important step, because it redistributes the juices and the meat will be wonderful and juicy. Enjoy!
