Roasting Methods. There are two methods for roasting a whole chicken: Regular method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roast whole (thawed) chickens for 20 minutes per pound, plus an additional 15 minutes. High heat method (this creates a crispy, darker skin): 1  Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and cook whole (thawed) chicken for 10-15 minutes. 2  Then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and roast for 20 minutes per pound.
When you sign a contract, you'll also pay a deposit called earnest money, usually $500 to $5000, to show that you're serious about wanting to buy the house.
Payment of a deposit or earnest money is absolutely unnecessary to contract formation. Earnest money can be an effective tool, if used as âliquidated damagesâ (legal term for monies the seller is allowed to keep should the buyer default and without having to prove actual damages in a court of law).