Whole Chicken and Root Vegtables

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Arrange chopped vegetables in the bottom of the large roasting pan.

Step 3

Place chicken in roasting pan, and season generously inside and out with salt, pepper and onion powder.

Step 4

Arrange dollops of butter around the chickens exterior. (Optional: Pull skin away from meat and add butter under skin).

Step 5

Cut celery into 3-4 large pieces and place in chicken cavity.

Step 6

Bake uncovered 1 hour and 55 minutes in the preheated oven, to a minimum internal temperature of 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).

Step 7

Remove from oven, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest about 20 minutes before serving.