Whole Roasted Chicken

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So, without further ado, here’s The Speckled Palate’s recipe for Whole Roasted Chicken:

Prep Time: 120 Minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

5-6 lb. whole chicken
1 apple
1 onion
4 tablespoons Minerva Sea Salt Butter, softened
2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika

directions:

Lower the rack in your oven, and preheat to 375°F.
Pat the chicken dry and remove giblets.
Stuff with the quartered apple and onion, then truss the chicken.
Place the chicken on a roasting pan (or a lined baking sheet.)
Mix the butter, Sriracha and seasonings in a bowl.
Spread the seasoned butter beneath the skin and on top of the chicken.
Cover with foil, and bake for 60 minutes.
Remove the foil, roasting for another 30-45 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and its internal temperature is 165°F.
Let the chicken rest uncovered before carving.
If you want, make pan gravy. Combine 1/3 cup of the pan drippings with 2 tablespoons flour. Stir until combined, then slowly pour in cup of chicken broth. Cook until thickened.
Serve the chicken with your favorite sides and the pan gravy.

Whole Roasted Chicken