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â¢Roast whole (thawed) chickens for 20 minutes per pound, plus an additional 15 minutes. â¢Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and cook whole (thawed) chicken for 10-15 minutes. â¢Then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and roast for 20 minutes per pound.
Cooking the Chicken. Chicken should be roasted for 20 minutes per 450 g / 1 lb plus an extra 10-20 mins to ensure it is cooked right through. If possible, use a meat thermometer pierced into the thickest part of the breast reaching a temperature of 75Â°C / 165Â° F to ensure thorough cooking.