Butter Roasted Whole Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
- 1/2 cup butter, divided
- 1 stalk celery, leaves removed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Remove and discard any giblets, then thoroughly rinse the chicken inside and out.
- Chop the celery stalk into thirds and place it within the chicken. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Place most of the butter within the chicken, with several spoonfuls rubbed into the surface of the outside.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and bake uncovered for 1 hour and 15 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).
- When finished cooking the chicken will no longer be pink in the center, and the juices will run clear.
- Let the chicken stand for 10 minutes before carving.
